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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.72, 735.39 and 437.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.72, 735.39 and 437.22 is: 653.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.72 : 735.39 = 437.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.72/735.39 = 437.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.72x = 735.39 × 437.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.72x = 321,527.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,527.22/491.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.89

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