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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.13, 736.52 and 285.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.13, 736.52 and 285.75 is: 428.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.13 : 736.52 = 285.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.13/736.52 = 285.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.13x = 736.52 × 285.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.13x = 210,459.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,459.16/491.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.52

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