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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.56, 738.61 and 287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.56, 738.61 and 287.19 is: 430.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.56 : 738.61 = 287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.56/738.61 = 287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.56x = 738.61 × 287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.56x = 212,116.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,116.28/492.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.64

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