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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.13, 735.73 and 285.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.13, 735.73 and 285.27 is: 427.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.13 : 735.73 = 285.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.13/735.73 = 285.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.13x = 735.73 × 285.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.13x = 209,877.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,877.31/491.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.34

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