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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.16, 738.25 and 309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.16, 738.25 and 309 is: 463.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.16 : 738.25 = 309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.16/738.25 = 309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.16x = 738.25 × 309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.16x = 228,119.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,119.25/492.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.51

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