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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.39, 738.63 and 432.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.39, 738.63 and 432.27 is: 648.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.39 : 738.63 = 432.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.39/738.63 = 432.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.39x = 738.63 × 432.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.39x = 319,287.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,287.59/492.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.44

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