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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.43, 737.72 and 415.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.43, 737.72 and 415.37 is: 623.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.43 : 737.72 = 415.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.43/737.72 = 415.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.43x = 737.72 × 415.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.43x = 306,420.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,420.99/491.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.53

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