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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.42, 740.66 and 299.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.42, 740.66 and 299.46 is: 448.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.42 : 740.66 = 299.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.42/740.66 = 299.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.42x = 740.66 × 299.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.42x = 221,796.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,796.55/494.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.60

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