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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.08, 736.96 and 419.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.08, 736.96 and 419.99 is: 629.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.08 : 736.96 = 419.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.08/736.96 = 419.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.08x = 736.96 × 419.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.08x = 309,518.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,518.22/492.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.01

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