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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.97, 733.80 and 463.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.97, 733.80 and 463.42 is: 691.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.97 : 733.80 = 463.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.97/733.80 = 463.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.97x = 733.80 × 463.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.97x = 340,051.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,051.61/491.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.20

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