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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.68, 738.30 and 299.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.68, 738.30 and 299.84 is: 449.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.68 : 738.30 = 299.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.68/738.30 = 299.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.68x = 738.30 × 299.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.68x = 221,371.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,371.87/492.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.32

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