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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.12, 751.64 and 492.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.12, 751.64 and 492.66 is: 679.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.12 : 751.64 = 492.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.12/751.64 = 492.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.12x = 751.64 × 492.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.12x = 370,302.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,302.96/545.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.31

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