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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.99, 738.08 and 309.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.99, 738.08 and 309.61 is: 464.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.99 : 738.08 = 309.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.99/738.08 = 309.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.99x = 738.08 × 309.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.99x = 228,511.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,511.71/491.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.46

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