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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.64, 680.52 and 433.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.64, 680.52 and 433.54 is: 598.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.64 : 680.52 = 433.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.64/680.52 = 433.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.64x = 680.52 × 433.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.64x = 295,032.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,032.64/492.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.88

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