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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.38, 794.06 and 492.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.38, 794.06 and 492.46 is: 679.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.38 : 794.06 = 492.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.38/794.06 = 492.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.38x = 794.06 × 492.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.38x = 391,042.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,042.03/575.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.63

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