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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.26, 740.42 and 298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.26, 740.42 and 298.68 is: 447.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.26 : 740.42 = 298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.26/740.42 = 298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.26x = 740.42 × 298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.26x = 221,148.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,148.65/494.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.43

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