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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.27, 737.11 and 315.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.27, 737.11 and 315.77 is: 473.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.27 : 737.11 = 315.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.27/737.11 = 315.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.27x = 737.11 × 315.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.27x = 232,759.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,759.46/491.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.79

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