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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.08, 737.40 and 424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.08, 737.40 and 424.40 is: 635.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.08 : 737.40 = 424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.08/737.40 = 424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.08x = 737.40 × 424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.08x = 312,952.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,952.56/492.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.98

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