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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.02, 678.84 and 317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.02, 678.84 and 317.48 is: 438.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.02 : 678.84 = 317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.02/678.84 = 317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.02x = 678.84 × 317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.02x = 215,518.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,518.12/492.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.03

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