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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.18, 737.35 and 413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.18, 737.35 and 413.96 is: 621.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.18 : 737.35 = 413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.18/737.35 = 413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.18x = 737.35 × 413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.18x = 305,228.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,228.68/491.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.43

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