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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.49, 737.73 and 309.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.49, 737.73 and 309.24 is: 464.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.49 : 737.73 = 309.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.49/737.73 = 309.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.49x = 737.73 × 309.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.49x = 228,135.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,135.63/491.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.17

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