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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.19, 736.17 and 430.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.19, 736.17 and 430.03 is: 644.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.19 : 736.17 = 430.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.19/736.17 = 430.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.19x = 736.17 × 430.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.19x = 316,575.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,575.19/491.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.51

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