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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.80, 832.56 and 492.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.80, 832.56 and 492.93 is: 679.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.80 : 832.56 = 492.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.80/832.56 = 492.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.80x = 832.56 × 492.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.80x = 410,393.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,393.80/603.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.68

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