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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.64, 738.09 and 439.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.64, 738.09 and 439.01 is: 657.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.64 : 738.09 = 439.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.64/738.09 = 439.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.64x = 738.09 × 439.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.64x = 324,030.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,030.74/492.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.74

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