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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.03, 679.37 and 455.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.03, 679.37 and 455.18 is: 628.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.03 : 679.37 = 455.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.03/679.37 = 455.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.03x = 679.37 × 455.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.03x = 309,229.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,229.96/492.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.48

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