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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.76, 737.28 and 442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.76, 737.28 and 442.44 is: 663.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.76 : 737.28 = 442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.76/737.28 = 442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.76x = 737.28 × 442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.76x = 326,202.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,202.16/491.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.34

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