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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.72, 838.98 and 492.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.72, 838.98 and 492.24 is: 680.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.72 : 838.98 = 492.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.72/838.98 = 492.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.72x = 838.98 × 492.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.72x = 412,979.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,979.52/606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.68

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