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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.54, 794.80 and 492.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.54, 794.80 and 492.16 is: 679.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.54 : 794.80 = 492.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.54/794.80 = 492.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.54x = 794.80 × 492.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.54x = 391,164.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,164.79/575.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.65

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