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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.73, 736.52 and 283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.73, 736.52 and 283.02 is: 423.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.73 : 736.52 = 283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.73/736.52 = 283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.73x = 736.52 × 283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.73x = 208,449.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,449.89/491.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.91

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