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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.41, 737.79 and 309.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.41, 737.79 and 309.35 is: 463.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.41 : 737.79 = 309.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.41/737.79 = 309.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.41x = 737.79 × 309.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.41x = 228,231.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,231.65/492.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.50

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