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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.84, 737.92 and 308.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.84, 737.92 and 308.99 is: 463.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.84 : 737.92 = 308.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.84/737.92 = 308.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.84x = 737.92 × 308.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.84x = 228,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,005.44/491.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.57

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