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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.24, 736.46 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.24, 736.46 and 318.24 is: 477.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.24 : 736.46 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.24/736.46 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.24x = 736.46 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.24x = 234,371.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,371.03/491.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.10

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