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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.46, 736.02 and 274.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.46, 736.02 and 274.92 is: 411.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.46 : 736.02 = 274.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.46/736.02 = 274.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.46x = 736.02 × 274.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.46x = 202,346.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,346.62/491.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.73

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