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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.82, 738.54 and 410.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.82, 738.54 and 410.55 is: 616.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.82 : 738.54 = 410.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.82/738.54 = 410.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.82x = 738.54 × 410.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.82x = 303,207.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,207.60/491.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.50

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