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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.12, 735.36 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.12, 735.36 and 403.52 is: 604.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.12 : 735.36 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.12/735.36 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.12x = 735.36 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.12x = 296,732.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,732.47/491.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.20

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