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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.27, 735.12 and 286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.27, 735.12 and 286.02 is: 428.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.27 : 735.12 = 286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.27/735.12 = 286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.27x = 735.12 × 286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.27x = 210,259.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,259.02/491.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.00

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