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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.06, 735.78 and 308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.06, 735.78 and 308 is: 461.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.06 : 735.78 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.06/735.78 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.06x = 735.78 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.06x = 226,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,620.24/491.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.49

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