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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.53, 737.43 and 437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.53, 737.43 and 437.80 is: 656.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.53 : 737.43 = 437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.53/737.43 = 437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.53x = 737.43 × 437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.53x = 322,846.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,846.85/491.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.82

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