Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.01, 735.36 and 486.87
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 491.01, 735.36 and 486.87 is: 729.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
491.01 : 735.36 = 486.87 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
491.01/735.36 = 486.87/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
491.01x = 735.36 × 486.87 - Step 4: Simplify right side
491.01x = 358,024.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,024.72/491.01 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729.16
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