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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.18, 738.85 and 414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.18, 738.85 and 414.96 is: 622.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.18 : 738.85 = 414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.18/738.85 = 414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.18x = 738.85 × 414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.18x = 306,593.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,593.20/492.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.93

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