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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.40, 737.16 and 309.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.40, 737.16 and 309.22 is: 462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.40 : 737.16 = 309.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.40/737.16 = 309.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.40x = 737.16 × 309.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.40x = 227,944.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,944.62/492.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.93

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