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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.90, 737.12 and 308.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.90, 737.12 and 308.84 is: 462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.90 : 737.12 = 308.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.90/737.12 = 308.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.90x = 737.12 × 308.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.90x = 227,652.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,652.14/491.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.80

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