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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.48, 738.72 and 460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.48, 738.72 and 460.80 is: 691.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.48 : 738.72 = 460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.48/738.72 = 460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.48x = 738.72 × 460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.48x = 340,402.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,402.18/492.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.20

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