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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.33, 679.67 and 465.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.33, 679.67 and 465.53 is: 642.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.33 : 679.67 = 465.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.33/679.67 = 465.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.33x = 679.67 × 465.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.33x = 316,406.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,406.78/492.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.67

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