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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.75, 679.14 and 453.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.75, 679.14 and 453.51 is: 625.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.75 : 679.14 = 453.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.75/679.14 = 453.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.75x = 679.14 × 453.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.75x = 307,996.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,996.78/492.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.06

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