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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.16, 909.30 and 491.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.16, 909.30 and 491.32 is: 737.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.16 : 909.30 = 491.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.16/909.30 = 491.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.16x = 909.30 × 491.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.16x = 446,757.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,757.28/606.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.03

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