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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.96, 737.82 and 309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.96, 737.82 and 309.96 is: 463.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.96 : 737.82 = 309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.96/737.82 = 309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.96x = 737.82 × 309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.96x = 228,694.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,694.69/492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.92

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