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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.23, 737.34 and 405.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.23, 737.34 and 405.46 is: 608.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.23 : 737.34 = 405.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.23/737.34 = 405.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.23x = 737.34 × 405.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.23x = 298,958.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,958.19/491.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.60

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