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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.99, 679.41 and 414.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.99, 679.41 and 414.33 is: 571.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.99 : 679.41 = 414.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.99/679.41 = 414.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.99x = 679.41 × 414.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.99x = 281,499.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,499.95/492.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.01

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