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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.16, 739.26 and 297.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.16, 739.26 and 297.81 is: 446.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.16 : 739.26 = 297.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.16/739.26 = 297.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.16x = 739.26 × 297.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.16x = 220,159.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,159.02/493.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.43

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