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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.46, 738.65 and 203.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.46, 738.65 and 203.90 is: 305.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.46 : 738.65 = 203.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.46/738.65 = 203.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.46x = 738.65 × 203.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.46x = 150,610.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,610.74/492.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.83

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