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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.26, 738.39 and 299.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.26, 738.39 and 299.84 is: 449.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.26 : 738.39 = 299.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.26/738.39 = 299.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.26x = 738.39 × 299.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.26x = 221,398.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,398.86/492.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.76

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