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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.96, 737.96 and 309.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.96, 737.96 and 309.11 is: 463.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.96 : 737.96 = 309.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.96/737.96 = 309.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.96x = 737.96 × 309.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.96x = 228,105.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,105.58/491.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.66

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