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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.39, 737.07 and 308.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.39, 737.07 and 308.91 is: 463.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.39 : 737.07 = 308.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.39/737.07 = 308.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.39x = 737.07 × 308.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.39x = 227,688.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,688.29/491.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.36

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