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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491, 735.69 and 308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491, 735.69 and 308.48 is: 462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491 : 735.69 = 308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491/735.69 = 308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491x = 735.69 × 308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491x = 226,945.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,945.65/491
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.21

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