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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.79, 737.63 and 308.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.79, 737.63 and 308.64 is: 462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.79 : 737.63 = 308.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.79/737.63 = 308.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.79x = 737.63 × 308.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.79x = 227,662.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,662.12/491.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.93

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