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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.18, 736.07 and 400.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.18, 736.07 and 400.05 is: 599.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.18 : 736.07 = 400.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.18/736.07 = 400.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.18x = 736.07 × 400.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.18x = 294,462.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,462.80/491.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.51

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