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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.40, 679.26 and 437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.40, 679.26 and 437.20 is: 603.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.40 : 679.26 = 437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.40/679.26 = 437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.40x = 679.26 × 437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.40x = 296,972.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,972.47/492.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.11

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