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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.21, 736.75 and 308.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.21, 736.75 and 308.04 is: 462.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.21 : 736.75 = 308.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.21/736.75 = 308.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.21x = 736.75 × 308.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.21x = 226,946.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,946.93/491.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.02

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