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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.11, 737.48 and 444.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.11, 737.48 and 444.13 is: 666.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.11 : 737.48 = 444.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.11/737.48 = 444.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.11x = 737.48 × 444.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.11x = 327,534.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,534.77/491.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.93

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