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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.22, 736.47 and 419.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.22, 736.47 and 419.58 is: 629.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.22 : 736.47 = 419.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.22/736.47 = 419.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.22x = 736.47 × 419.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.22x = 309,008.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,008.08/491.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.06

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