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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.24, 679.02 and 305.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.24, 679.02 and 305.40 is: 421.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.24 : 679.02 = 305.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.24/679.02 = 305.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.24x = 679.02 × 305.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.24x = 207,374.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,374.11/492.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.28

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