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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.71, 936.45 and 492.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.71, 936.45 and 492.63 is: 679.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.71 : 936.45 = 492.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.71/936.45 = 492.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.71x = 936.45 × 492.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.71x = 461,323.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,323.36/678.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.71

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