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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.26, 679.38 and 295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.26, 679.38 and 295.79 is: 408.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.26 : 679.38 = 295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.26/679.38 = 295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.26x = 679.38 × 295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.26x = 200,950.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,950.41/492.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.22

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