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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.07, 734.60 and 412.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.07, 734.60 and 412.46 is: 616.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.07 : 734.60 = 412.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.07/734.60 = 412.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.07x = 734.60 × 412.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.07x = 302,987.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,987.38/491.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.99

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