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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492, 678.60 and 315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492, 678.60 and 315.06 is: 434.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492 : 678.60 = 315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492/678.60 = 315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492x = 678.60 × 315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492x = 213,799.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,799.72/492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.55

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