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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.59, 678.79 and 461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.59, 678.79 and 461 is: 635.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.59 : 678.79 = 461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.59/678.79 = 461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.59x = 678.79 × 461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.59x = 312,922.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,922.19/492.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.26

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