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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.09, 679.10 and 285.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.09, 679.10 and 285.09 is: 393.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.09 : 679.10 = 285.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.09/679.10 = 285.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.09x = 679.10 × 285.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.09x = 193,604.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,604.62/492.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.43

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