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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.60, 678.63 and 422.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.60, 678.63 and 422.43 is: 581.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.60 : 678.63 = 422.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.60/678.63 = 422.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.60x = 678.63 × 422.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.60x = 286,673.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,673.67/492.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.96

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