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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.67, 734.13 and 422.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.67, 734.13 and 422.37 is: 630.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.67 : 734.13 = 422.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.67/734.13 = 422.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.67x = 734.13 × 422.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.67x = 310,074.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,074.49/491.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.66

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