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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.75, 736.64 and 317.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.75, 736.64 and 317.81 is: 476.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.75 : 736.64 = 317.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.75/736.64 = 317.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.75x = 736.64 × 317.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.75x = 234,113.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,113.00/491.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.08

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