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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.64, 678.02 and 479.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.64, 678.02 and 479.06 is: 659.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.64 : 678.02 = 479.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.64/678.02 = 479.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.64x = 678.02 × 479.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.64x = 324,812.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,812.26/492.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.33

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