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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.04, 678.48 and 317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.04, 678.48 and 317.32 is: 437.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.04 : 678.48 = 317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.04/678.48 = 317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.04x = 678.48 × 317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.04x = 215,295.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,295.27/492.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.56

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