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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.70, 738.56 and 318.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.70, 738.56 and 318.88 is: 478.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.70 : 738.56 = 318.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.70/738.56 = 318.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.70x = 738.56 × 318.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.70x = 235,512.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,512.01/492.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.00

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