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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.87, 679.45 and 422.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.87, 679.45 and 422.61 is: 582.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.87 : 679.45 = 422.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.87/679.45 = 422.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.87x = 679.45 × 422.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.87x = 287,142.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,142.36/492.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.59

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