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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.14, 736.94 and 308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.14, 736.94 and 308.43 is: 462.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.14 : 736.94 = 308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.14/736.94 = 308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.14x = 736.94 × 308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.14x = 227,294.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,294.40/491.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.79

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