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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.76, 679.62 and 419.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.76, 679.62 and 419.32 is: 578.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.76 : 679.62 = 419.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.76/679.62 = 419.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.76x = 679.62 × 419.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.76x = 284,978.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,978.26/492.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.33

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