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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.91, 686.46 and 392.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.91, 686.46 and 392.69 is: 542.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.91 : 686.46 = 392.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.91/686.46 = 392.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.91x = 686.46 × 392.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.91x = 269,562.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,562.55/496.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.48

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