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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.19, 679.32 and 293.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.19, 679.32 and 293.07 is: 404.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.19 : 679.32 = 293.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.19/679.32 = 293.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.19x = 679.32 × 293.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.19x = 199,088.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,088.31/492.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.49

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