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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.60, 678.96 and 399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.60, 678.96 and 399 is: 549.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.60 : 678.96 = 399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.60/678.96 = 399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.60x = 678.96 × 399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.60x = 270,905.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,905.04/492.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.95

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