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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.67, 737.50 and 308.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.67, 737.50 and 308.51 is: 462.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.67 : 737.50 = 308.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.67/737.50 = 308.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.67x = 737.50 × 308.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.67x = 227,520.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,520.89/491.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.76

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