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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.27, 831.55 and 492.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.27, 831.55 and 492.55 is: 678.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.27 : 831.55 = 492.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.27/831.55 = 492.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.27x = 831.55 × 492.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.27x = 409,579.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,579.95/603.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.93

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