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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.02, 868.52 and 492.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.02, 868.52 and 492.14 is: 738.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.02 : 868.52 = 492.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.02/868.52 = 492.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.02x = 868.52 × 492.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.02x = 427,436.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,436.83/579.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.21

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