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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492, 738.06 and 490.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492, 738.06 and 490.26 is: 735.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492 : 738.06 = 490.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492/738.06 = 490.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492x = 738.06 × 490.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492x = 361,841.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,841.30/492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.45

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