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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.26, 679.66 and 343.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.26, 679.66 and 343.19 is: 473.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.26 : 679.66 = 343.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.26/679.66 = 343.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.26x = 679.66 × 343.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.26x = 233,253.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,253.36/492.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.85

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