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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.92, 988.52 and 492.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.92, 988.52 and 492.09 is: 679.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.92 : 988.52 = 492.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.92/988.52 = 492.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.92x = 988.52 × 492.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.92x = 486,438.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,438.35/715.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.46

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