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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.84, 738.17 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.84, 738.17 and 203.48 is: 305.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.84 : 738.17 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.84/738.17 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.84x = 738.17 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.84x = 150,200.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,200.89/491.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.39

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