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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.31, 735.79 and 404.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.31, 735.79 and 404.03 is: 605.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.31 : 735.79 = 404.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.31/735.79 = 404.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.31x = 735.79 × 404.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.31x = 297,281.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,281.23/491.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.08

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