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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.74, 738.62 and 475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.74, 738.62 and 475.34 is: 713.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.74 : 738.62 = 475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.74/738.62 = 475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.74x = 738.62 × 475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.74x = 351,089.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,089.56/491.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.98

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