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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.84, 679.62 and 408.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.84, 679.62 and 408.68 is: 563.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.84 : 679.62 = 408.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.84/679.62 = 408.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.84x = 679.62 × 408.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.84x = 277,747.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,747.10/492.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.56

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