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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.72, 737.49 and 203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.72, 737.49 and 203 is: 304.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.72 : 737.49 = 203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.72/737.49 = 203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.72x = 737.49 × 203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.72x = 149,710.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,710.47/491.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.46

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