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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.13, 736.74 and 459.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.13, 736.74 and 459.12 is: 688.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.13 : 736.74 = 459.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.13/736.74 = 459.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.13x = 736.74 × 459.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.13x = 338,252.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,252.07/491.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.72

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