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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.20, 679.40 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.20, 679.40 and 317.52 is: 438.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.20 : 679.40 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.20/679.40 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.20x = 679.40 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.20x = 215,723.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,723.09/492.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.28

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