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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.12, 678.89 and 314.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.12, 678.89 and 314.99 is: 434.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.12 : 678.89 = 314.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.12/678.89 = 314.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.12x = 678.89 × 314.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.12x = 213,843.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,843.56/492.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.54

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