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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.11, 738 and 459.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.11, 738 and 459.75 is: 689.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.11 : 738 = 459.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.11/738 = 459.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.11x = 738 × 459.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.11x = 339,295.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,295.50/492.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.48

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