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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.77, 739.68 and 298.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.77, 739.68 and 298.17 is: 446.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.77 : 739.68 = 298.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.77/739.68 = 298.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.77x = 739.68 × 298.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.77x = 220,550.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,550.39/493.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.67

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