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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.58, 736.91 and 464.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.58, 736.91 and 464.39 is: 696.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.58 : 736.91 = 464.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.58/736.91 = 464.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.58x = 736.91 × 464.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.58x = 342,211.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,211.31/491.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.15

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