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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.81, 746.21 and 299.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.81, 746.21 and 299.54 is: 449.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.81 : 746.21 = 299.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.81/746.21 = 299.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.81x = 746.21 × 299.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.81x = 223,520.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,520.11/496.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.91

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