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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.73, 968.75 and 492.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.73, 968.75 and 492.25 is: 678.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.73 : 968.75 = 492.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.73/968.75 = 492.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.73x = 968.75 × 492.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.73x = 476,867.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,867.19/702.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.59

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