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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.18, 679.18 and 295.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.18, 679.18 and 295.70 is: 408.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.18 : 679.18 = 295.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.18/679.18 = 295.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.18x = 679.18 × 295.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.18x = 200,833.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,833.53/492.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.05

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