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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.14, 741.49 and 300.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.14, 741.49 and 300.24 is: 449.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.14 : 741.49 = 300.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.14/741.49 = 300.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.14x = 741.49 × 300.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.14x = 222,624.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,624.21/495.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.62

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