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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.53, 739.96 and 491.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.53, 739.96 and 491.76 is: 738.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.53 : 739.96 = 491.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.53/739.96 = 491.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.53x = 739.96 × 491.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.53x = 363,881.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,881.50/492.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.81

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