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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.90, 737.64 and 309.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.90, 737.64 and 309.65 is: 464.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.90 : 737.64 = 309.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.90/737.64 = 309.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.90x = 737.64 × 309.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.90x = 228,406.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,406.54/491.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.34

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