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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.98, 680.34 and 423.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.98, 680.34 and 423.32 is: 584.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.98 : 680.34 = 423.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.98/680.34 = 423.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.98x = 680.34 × 423.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.98x = 288,001.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,001.53/492.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.21

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