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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.75, 738.97 and 459.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.75, 738.97 and 459.64 is: 690.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.75 : 738.97 = 459.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.75/738.97 = 459.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.75x = 738.97 × 459.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.75x = 339,657.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,657.17/491.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.72

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