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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.76, 737.80 and 308.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.76, 737.80 and 308.94 is: 463.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.76 : 737.80 = 308.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.76/737.80 = 308.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.76x = 737.80 × 308.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.76x = 227,932.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,932.24/491.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.51

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