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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.22, 679.42 and 317.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.22, 679.42 and 317.56 is: 438.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.22 : 679.42 = 317.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.22/679.42 = 317.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.22x = 679.42 × 317.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.22x = 215,756.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,756.62/492.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.33

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