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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.47, 737.54 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.47, 737.54 and 202.91 is: 304.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.47 : 737.54 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.47/737.54 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.47x = 737.54 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.47x = 149,650.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,650.55/491.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.50

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