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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.28, 735.48 and 394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.28, 735.48 and 394.08 is: 589.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.28 : 735.48 = 394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.28/735.48 = 394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.28x = 735.48 × 394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.28x = 289,837.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,837.96/491.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.96

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