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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.52, 737.60 and 410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.52, 737.60 and 410.88 is: 616.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.52 : 737.60 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.52/737.60 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.52x = 737.60 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.52x = 303,065.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,065.09/491.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.59

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