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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.63, 738.72 and 287.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.63, 738.72 and 287.27 is: 430.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.63 : 738.72 = 287.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.63/738.72 = 287.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.63x = 738.72 × 287.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.63x = 212,213.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,213.25/492.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.77

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