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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.33, 737.17 and 308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.33, 737.17 and 308.52 is: 462.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.33 : 737.17 = 308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.33/737.17 = 308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.33x = 737.17 × 308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.33x = 227,430.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,430.92/491.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.89

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