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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.02, 736.55 and 426.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.02, 736.55 and 426.41 is: 638.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.02 : 736.55 = 426.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.02/736.55 = 426.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.02x = 736.55 × 426.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.02x = 314,070.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,070.15/492.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.33

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