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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.07, 679.23 and 334.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.07, 679.23 and 334.90 is: 462.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.07 : 679.23 = 334.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.07/679.23 = 334.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.07x = 679.23 × 334.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.07x = 227,474.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,474.13/492.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.28

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