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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.10, 679.25 and 344.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.10, 679.25 and 344.77 is: 475.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.10 : 679.25 = 344.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.10/679.25 = 344.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.10x = 679.25 × 344.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.10x = 234,185.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,185.02/492.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.89

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