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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.16, 736.08 and 479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.16, 736.08 and 479 is: 717.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.16 : 736.08 = 479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.16/736.08 = 479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.16x = 736.08 × 479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.16x = 352,582.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,582.32/491.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.86

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