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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.53, 736.82 and 428.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.53, 736.82 and 428.21 is: 640.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.53 : 736.82 = 428.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.53/736.82 = 428.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.53x = 736.82 × 428.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.53x = 315,515.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,515.51/492.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.60

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