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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.13, 923.82 and 492.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.13, 923.82 and 492.78 is: 679.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.13 : 923.82 = 492.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.13/923.82 = 492.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.13x = 923.82 × 492.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.13x = 455,238.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,238.40/670.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.33

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