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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.33, 850.96 and 492.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.33, 850.96 and 492.80 is: 679.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.33 : 850.96 = 492.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.33/850.96 = 492.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.33x = 850.96 × 492.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.33x = 419,347.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,347.60/617.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.29

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