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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.99, 831.44 and 492.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.99, 831.44 and 492.12 is: 678.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.99 : 831.44 = 492.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.99/831.44 = 492.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.99x = 831.44 × 492.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.99x = 409,168.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,168.25/602.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.57

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