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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.82, 737.05 and 477.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.82, 737.05 and 477.04 is: 714.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.82 : 737.05 = 477.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.82/737.05 = 477.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.82x = 737.05 × 477.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.82x = 351,601.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,601.57/491.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.90

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