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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.33, 736.13 and 410.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.33, 736.13 and 410.06 is: 614.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.33 : 736.13 = 410.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.33/736.13 = 410.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.33x = 736.13 × 410.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.33x = 301,854.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,854.81/491.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.37

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