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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.36, 735.69 and 422.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.36, 735.69 and 422.24 is: 632.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.36 : 735.69 = 422.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.36/735.69 = 422.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.36x = 735.69 × 422.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.36x = 310,637.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,637.75/491.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.20

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