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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.98, 738.65 and 308.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.98, 738.65 and 308.83 is: 463.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.98 : 738.65 = 308.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.98/738.65 = 308.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.98x = 738.65 × 308.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.98x = 228,115.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,115.74/491.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.67

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