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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.92, 736.14 and 424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.92, 736.14 and 424.24 is: 634.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.92 : 736.14 = 424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.92/736.14 = 424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.92x = 736.14 × 424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.92x = 312,300.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,300.03/491.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.86

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