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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.14, 679.01 and 317.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.14, 679.01 and 317.59 is: 438.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.14 : 679.01 = 317.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.14/679.01 = 317.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.14x = 679.01 × 317.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.14x = 215,646.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,646.79/492.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.18

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