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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.84, 736.64 and 426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.84, 736.64 and 426 is: 638.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.84 : 736.64 = 426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.84/736.64 = 426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.84x = 736.64 × 426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.84x = 313,808.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,808.64/491.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.03

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