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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.92, 738.52 and 309.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.92, 738.52 and 309.68 is: 464.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.92 : 738.52 = 309.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.92/738.52 = 309.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.92x = 738.52 × 309.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.92x = 228,704.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,704.87/491.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.92

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