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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.56, 813.78 and 492.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.56, 813.78 and 492.36 is: 679.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.56 : 813.78 = 492.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.56/813.78 = 492.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.56x = 813.78 × 492.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.56x = 400,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,672.72/589.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.61

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