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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.61, 740.66 and 299.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.61, 740.66 and 299.07 is: 448.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.61 : 740.66 = 299.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.61/740.66 = 299.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.61x = 740.66 × 299.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.61x = 221,507.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,507.69/493.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.75

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