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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.69, 679.29 and 361.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.69, 679.29 and 361.47 is: 498.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.69 : 679.29 = 361.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.69/679.29 = 361.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.69x = 679.29 × 361.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.69x = 245,542.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,542.96/492.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.37

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