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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.18, 737.91 and 424.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.18, 737.91 and 424.50 is: 636.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.18 : 737.91 = 424.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.18/737.91 = 424.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.18x = 737.91 × 424.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.18x = 313,242.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,242.80/492.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.44

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