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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.16, 735.48 and 308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.16, 735.48 and 308.28 is: 461.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.16 : 735.48 = 308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.16/735.48 = 308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.16x = 735.48 × 308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.16x = 226,733.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,733.77/491.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.63

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