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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.98, 754.51 and 491.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.98, 754.51 and 491.22 is: 738.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.98 : 754.51 = 491.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.98/754.51 = 491.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.98x = 754.51 × 491.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.98x = 370,624.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,624.17/501.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.32

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