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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.78, 739.44 and 424.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.78, 739.44 and 424.74 is: 637.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.78 : 739.44 = 424.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.78/739.44 = 424.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.78x = 739.44 × 424.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.78x = 314,069.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,069.75/492.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.34

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