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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.16, 1,396 and 491.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.16, 1,396 and 491.90 is: 738.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.16 : 1,396 = 491.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.16/1,396 = 491.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.16x = 1,396 × 491.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.16x = 686,692.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,692.40/930.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.25

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