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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.04, 738.72 and 300.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.04, 738.72 and 300.26 is: 449.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.04 : 738.72 = 300.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.04/738.72 = 300.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.04x = 738.72 × 300.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.04x = 221,808.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,808.07/493.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.88

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