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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.67, 832.07 and 492.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.67, 832.07 and 492.41 is: 679.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.67 : 832.07 = 492.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.67/832.07 = 492.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.67x = 832.07 × 492.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.67x = 409,719.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,719.59/602.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.84

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