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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.07, 737.19 and 415.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.07, 737.19 and 415.51 is: 622.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.07 : 737.19 = 415.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.07/737.19 = 415.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.07x = 737.19 × 415.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.07x = 306,309.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,309.82/492.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.49

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