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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.26, 738.54 and 309.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.26, 738.54 and 309.38 is: 464.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.26 : 738.54 = 309.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.26/738.54 = 309.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.26x = 738.54 × 309.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.26x = 228,489.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,489.51/492.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.16

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