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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.36, 736.94 and 286.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.36, 736.94 and 286.33 is: 429.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.36 : 736.94 = 286.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.36/736.94 = 286.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.36x = 736.94 × 286.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.36x = 211,008.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,008.03/491.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.44

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