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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.48, 737.36 and 306.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.48, 737.36 and 306.26 is: 459.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.48 : 737.36 = 306.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.48/737.36 = 306.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.48x = 737.36 × 306.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.48x = 225,823.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,823.87/491.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.48

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