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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.05, 679.11 and 295.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.05, 679.11 and 295.67 is: 408.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.05 : 679.11 = 295.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.05/679.11 = 295.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.05x = 679.11 × 295.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.05x = 200,792.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,792.45/492.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.07

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