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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.13, 679.35 and 317.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.13, 679.35 and 317.71 is: 438.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.13 : 679.35 = 317.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.13/679.35 = 317.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.13x = 679.35 × 317.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.13x = 215,836.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,836.29/492.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.58

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