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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.76, 738.16 and 297.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.76, 738.16 and 297.81 is: 446.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.76 : 738.16 = 297.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.76/738.16 = 297.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.76x = 738.16 × 297.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.76x = 219,831.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,831.43/492.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.12

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