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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.47, 738.55 and 415.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.47, 738.55 and 415.46 is: 623.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.47 : 738.55 = 415.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.47/738.55 = 415.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.47x = 738.55 × 415.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.47x = 306,837.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,837.98/492.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.06

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