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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.52, 949.68 and 492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.52, 949.68 and 492 is: 679.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.52 : 949.68 = 492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.52/949.68 = 492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.52x = 949.68 × 492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.52x = 467,242.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,242.56/687.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.61

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