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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.29, 738.38 and 309.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.29, 738.38 and 309.14 is: 463.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.29 : 738.38 = 309.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.29/738.38 = 309.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.29x = 738.38 × 309.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.29x = 228,262.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,262.79/492.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.68

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