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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.52, 737.28 and 405.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.52, 737.28 and 405.84 is: 608.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.52 : 737.28 = 405.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.52/737.28 = 405.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.52x = 737.28 × 405.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.52x = 299,217.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,217.72/491.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.76

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