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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.43, 736.92 and 286.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.43, 736.92 and 286.07 is: 428.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.43 : 736.92 = 286.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.43/736.92 = 286.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.43x = 736.92 × 286.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.43x = 210,807.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,807.02/491.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.96

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