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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.19, 741.08 and 299.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.19, 741.08 and 299.27 is: 448.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.19 : 741.08 = 299.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.19/741.08 = 299.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.19x = 741.08 × 299.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.19x = 221,777.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,777.81/494.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.77

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