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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.76, 679.56 and 444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.76, 679.56 and 444.16 is: 612.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.76 : 679.56 = 444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.76/679.56 = 444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.76x = 679.56 × 444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.76x = 301,833.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,833.37/492.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.54

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