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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.40, 737.28 and 308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.40, 737.28 and 308.88 is: 463.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.40 : 737.28 = 308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.40/737.28 = 308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.40x = 737.28 × 308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.40x = 227,731.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,731.05/491.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.43

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