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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.81, 737.19 and 466.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.81, 737.19 and 466.17 is: 698.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.81 : 737.19 = 466.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.81/737.19 = 466.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.81x = 737.19 × 466.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.81x = 343,657.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,657.24/491.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.77

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