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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.36, 681.36 and 461.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.36, 681.36 and 461.64 is: 638.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.36 : 681.36 = 461.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.36/681.36 = 461.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.36x = 681.36 × 461.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.36x = 314,543.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,543.03/492.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.85

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