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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.62, 869.06 and 492.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.62, 869.06 and 492.62 is: 738.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.62 : 869.06 = 492.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.62/869.06 = 492.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.62x = 869.06 × 492.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.62x = 428,113.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,113.22/579.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.61

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