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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.04, 815.64 and 493.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.04, 815.64 and 493.62 is: 680.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.04 : 815.64 = 493.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.04/815.64 = 493.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.04x = 815.64 × 493.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.04x = 402,616.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,616.22/592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.05

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