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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.64, 737.61 and 308.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.64, 737.61 and 308.81 is: 463.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.64 : 737.61 = 308.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.64/737.61 = 308.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.64x = 737.61 × 308.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.64x = 227,781.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,781.34/491.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.31

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