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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.93, 737.28 and 453.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.93, 737.28 and 453.05 is: 679.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.93 : 737.28 = 453.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.93/737.28 = 453.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.93x = 737.28 × 453.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.93x = 334,021.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,021.02/491.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.01

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