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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.77, 737.04 and 431.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.77, 737.04 and 431.02 is: 645.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.77 : 737.04 = 431.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.77/737.04 = 431.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.77x = 737.04 × 431.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.77x = 317,675.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,675.30/491.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.99

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