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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.75, 680.13 and 335.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.75, 680.13 and 335.61 is: 463.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.75 : 680.13 = 335.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.75/680.13 = 335.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.75x = 680.13 × 335.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.75x = 228,258.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,258.43/492.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.23

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