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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.06, 736.59 and 287.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.06, 736.59 and 287.05 is: 430.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.06 : 736.59 = 287.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.06/736.59 = 287.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.06x = 736.59 × 287.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.06x = 211,438.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,438.16/491.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.58

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