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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.16, 736.92 and 309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.16, 736.92 and 309 is: 463.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.16 : 736.92 = 309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.16/736.92 = 309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.16x = 736.92 × 309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.16x = 227,708.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,708.28/491.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.61

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