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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.35, 735.96 and 307.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.35, 735.96 and 307.85 is: 461.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.35 : 735.96 = 307.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.35/735.96 = 307.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.35x = 735.96 × 307.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.35x = 226,566.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,566.03/491.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.11

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