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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.95, 739.86 and 440.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.95, 739.86 and 440.81 is: 661.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.95 : 739.86 = 440.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.95/739.86 = 440.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.95x = 739.86 × 440.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.95x = 326,137.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,137.69/492.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.60

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