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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.86, 738.06 and 415.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.86, 738.06 and 415.72 is: 623.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.86 : 738.06 = 415.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.86/738.06 = 415.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.86x = 738.06 × 415.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.86x = 306,826.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,826.30/491.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.81

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