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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.54, 736.05 and 410.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.54, 736.05 and 410.18 is: 614.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.54 : 736.05 = 410.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.54/736.05 = 410.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.54x = 736.05 × 410.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.54x = 301,912.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,912.99/491.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.22

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