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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.52, 741.06 and 298.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.52, 741.06 and 298.86 is: 447.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.52 : 741.06 = 298.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.52/741.06 = 298.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.52x = 741.06 × 298.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.52x = 221,473.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,473.19/494.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.85

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