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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.28, 737.91 and 309.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.28, 737.91 and 309.42 is: 463.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.28 : 737.91 = 309.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.28/737.91 = 309.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.28x = 737.91 × 309.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.28x = 228,324.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,324.11/492.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.81

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