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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.02, 736.66 and 417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.02, 736.66 and 417.12 is: 625.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.02 : 736.66 = 417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.02/736.66 = 417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.02x = 736.66 × 417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.02x = 307,275.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,275.62/491.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.79

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