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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.99, 681.62 and 410.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.99, 681.62 and 410.06 is: 566.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.99 : 681.62 = 410.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.99/681.62 = 410.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.99x = 681.62 × 410.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.99x = 279,504.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,504.75/492.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.96

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