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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.66, 736.77 and 308.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.66, 736.77 and 308.53 is: 462.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.66 : 736.77 = 308.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.66/736.77 = 308.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.66x = 736.77 × 308.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.66x = 227,315.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,315.65/491.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.34

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