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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.10, 737.04 and 433.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.10, 737.04 and 433.44 is: 650.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.10 : 737.04 = 433.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.10/737.04 = 433.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.10x = 737.04 × 433.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.10x = 319,462.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,462.62/491.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.50

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