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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.18, 968.04 and 492.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.18, 968.04 and 492.03 is: 678.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.18 : 968.04 = 492.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.18/968.04 = 492.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.18x = 968.04 × 492.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.18x = 476,304.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,304.72/702.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.32

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