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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.08, 736.79 and 308.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.08, 736.79 and 308.26 is: 462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.08 : 736.79 = 308.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.08/736.79 = 308.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.08x = 736.79 × 308.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.08x = 227,122.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,122.89/491.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.50

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