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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.89, 738.11 and 297.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.89, 738.11 and 297.98 is: 446.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.89 : 738.11 = 297.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.89/738.11 = 297.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.89x = 738.11 × 297.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.89x = 219,941.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,941.84/492.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.23

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