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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.15, 679.41 and 335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.15, 679.41 and 335.60 is: 463.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.15 : 679.41 = 335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.15/679.41 = 335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.15x = 679.41 × 335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.15x = 228,006.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,006.60/492.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.29

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