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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.88, 738.99 and 299.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.88, 738.99 and 299.00 is: 447.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.88 : 738.99 = 299.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.88/738.99 = 299.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.88x = 738.99 × 299.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.88x = 220,954.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,954.32/493.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.39

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