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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.77, 736.53 and 422.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.77, 736.53 and 422.74 is: 633.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.77 : 736.53 = 422.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.77/736.53 = 422.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.77x = 736.53 × 422.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.77x = 311,360.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,360.69/491.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.14

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