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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.68, 735.28 and 438.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.68, 735.28 and 438.01 is: 653.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.68 : 735.28 = 438.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.68/735.28 = 438.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.68x = 735.28 × 438.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.68x = 322,057.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,057.06/492.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.68

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