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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.54, 738.57 and 304.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.54, 738.57 and 304.94 is: 457.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.54 : 738.57 = 304.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.54/738.57 = 304.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.54x = 738.57 × 304.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.54x = 225,221.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,221.35/492.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.26

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