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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.71, 737.45 and 145.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.71, 737.45 and 145.07 is: 217.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.71 : 737.45 = 145.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.71/737.45 = 145.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.71x = 737.45 × 145.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.71x = 106,978.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,978.18/491.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.57

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