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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.05, 735.90 and 346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.05, 735.90 and 346.60 is: 519.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.05 : 735.90 = 346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.05/735.90 = 346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.05x = 735.90 × 346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.05x = 255,062.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,062.94/491.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.42

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