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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.48, 735.84 and 393.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.48, 735.84 and 393.48 is: 589.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.48 : 735.84 = 393.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.48/735.84 = 393.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.48x = 735.84 × 393.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.48x = 289,538.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,538.32/491.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.12

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