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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.46, 737.46 and 401.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.46, 737.46 and 401.28 is: 602.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.46 : 737.46 = 401.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.46/737.46 = 401.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.46x = 737.46 × 401.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.46x = 295,927.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,927.95/491.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.14

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