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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.13, 736.32 and 304.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.13, 736.32 and 304.53 is: 455.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.13 : 736.32 = 304.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.13/736.32 = 304.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.13x = 736.32 × 304.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.13x = 224,233.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,233.55/492.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.64

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