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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.40, 699.50 and 492.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.40, 699.50 and 492.60 is: 681.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.40 : 699.50 = 492.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.40/699.50 = 492.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.40x = 699.50 × 492.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.40x = 344,573.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,573.70/505.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.78

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