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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.59, 738.90 and 299.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.59, 738.90 and 299.81 is: 449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.59 : 738.90 = 299.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.59/738.90 = 299.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.59x = 738.90 × 299.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.59x = 221,531.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,531.46/492.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.73

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