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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.12, 679.20 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.12, 679.20 and 317.88 is: 438.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.12 : 679.20 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.12/679.20 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.12x = 679.20 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.12x = 215,904.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,904.10/492.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.72

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