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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.02, 678.98 and 317.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.02, 678.98 and 317.37 is: 437.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.02 : 678.98 = 317.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.02/678.98 = 317.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.02x = 678.98 × 317.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.02x = 215,487.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,487.40/492.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.96

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