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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.23, 737.97 and 415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.23, 737.97 and 415.68 is: 623.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.23 : 737.97 = 415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.23/737.97 = 415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.23x = 737.97 × 415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.23x = 306,759.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,759.37/492.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.20

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