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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.97, 737.31 and 423.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.97, 737.31 and 423.03 is: 633.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.97 : 737.31 = 423.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.97/737.31 = 423.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.97x = 737.31 × 423.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.97x = 311,904.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,904.25/491.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.99

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