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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.39, 739.13 and 416.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.39, 739.13 and 416.30 is: 624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.39 : 739.13 = 416.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.39/739.13 = 416.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.39x = 739.13 × 416.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.39x = 307,694.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,694.04/492.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.90

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