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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492, 679.12 and 284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492, 679.12 and 284.96 is: 393.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492 : 679.12 = 284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492/679.12 = 284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492x = 679.12 × 284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492x = 193,522.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,522.04/492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.34

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