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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.53, 679.95 and 335.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.53, 679.95 and 335.99 is: 463.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.53 : 679.95 = 335.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.53/679.95 = 335.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.53x = 679.95 × 335.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.53x = 228,458.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,458.10/492.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.85

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