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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.40, 734.13 and 491.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.40, 734.13 and 491.40 is: 734.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.40 : 734.13 = 491.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.40/734.13 = 491.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.40x = 734.13 × 491.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.40x = 360,751.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,751.48/491.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.13

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