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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.67, 736.24 and 410.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.67, 736.24 and 410.31 is: 614.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.67 : 736.24 = 410.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.67/736.24 = 410.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.67x = 736.24 × 410.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.67x = 302,081.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,081.93/491.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.41

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