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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.28, 739.26 and 441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.28, 739.26 and 441.40 is: 662.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.28 : 739.26 = 441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.28/739.26 = 441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.28x = 739.26 × 441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.28x = 326,309.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,309.36/492.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.85

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