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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.47, 738.11 and 383.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.47, 738.11 and 383.94 is: 576.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.47 : 738.11 = 383.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.47/738.11 = 383.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.47x = 738.11 × 383.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.47x = 283,390.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,390.91/491.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.62

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