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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.08, 736.62 and 397.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.08, 736.62 and 397.12 is: 595.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.08 : 736.62 = 397.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.08/736.62 = 397.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.08x = 736.62 × 397.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.08x = 292,526.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,526.53/491.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.68

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