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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.13, 736.25 and 317.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.13, 736.25 and 317.86 is: 476.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.13 : 736.25 = 317.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.13/736.25 = 317.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.13x = 736.25 × 317.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.13x = 234,021.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,021.00/491.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.50

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