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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.49, 737.91 and 309.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.49, 737.91 and 309.24 is: 464.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.49 : 737.91 = 309.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.49/737.91 = 309.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.49x = 737.91 × 309.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.49x = 228,191.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,191.29/491.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.28

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