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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.16, 736.98 and 308.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.16, 736.98 and 308.64 is: 463.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.16 : 736.98 = 308.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.16/736.98 = 308.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.16x = 736.98 × 308.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.16x = 227,461.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,461.51/491.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.11

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