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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.92, 736.73 and 488.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.92, 736.73 and 488.27 is: 731.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.92 : 736.73 = 488.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.92/736.73 = 488.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.92x = 736.73 × 488.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.92x = 359,726.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,726.22/491.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.27

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