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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.95, 741.48 and 491.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.95, 741.48 and 491.48 is: 677.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.95 : 741.48 = 491.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.95/741.48 = 491.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.95x = 741.48 × 491.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.95x = 364,418.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,418.88/537.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.43

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