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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.92, 968.99 and 492.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.92, 968.99 and 492.44 is: 678.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.92 : 968.99 = 492.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.92/968.99 = 492.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.92x = 968.99 × 492.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.92x = 477,162.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,162.13/702.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.83

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