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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.24, 679.07 and 315.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.24, 679.07 and 315.11 is: 434.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.24 : 679.07 = 315.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.24/679.07 = 315.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.24x = 679.07 × 315.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.24x = 213,981.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,981.75/492.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.71

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