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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.93, 739.04 and 425.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.93, 739.04 and 425.25 is: 637.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.93 : 739.04 = 425.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.93/739.04 = 425.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.93x = 739.04 × 425.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.93x = 314,274.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,274.63/492.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.56

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