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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.05, 736.78 and 308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.05, 736.78 and 308.40 is: 462.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.05 : 736.78 = 308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.05/736.78 = 308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.05x = 736.78 × 308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.05x = 227,222.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,222.95/491.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.73

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