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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.06, 969.21 and 492.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.06, 969.21 and 492.87 is: 680.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.06 : 969.21 = 492.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.06/969.21 = 492.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.06x = 969.21 × 492.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.06x = 477,694.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,694.53/702.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.42

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