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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.08, 679.19 and 344.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.08, 679.19 and 344.25 is: 475.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.08 : 679.19 = 344.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.08/679.19 = 344.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.08x = 679.19 × 344.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.08x = 233,809.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,809.44/492.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.15

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