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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.28, 679.26 and 305.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.28, 679.26 and 305.71 is: 421.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.28 : 679.26 = 305.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.28/679.26 = 305.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.28x = 679.26 × 305.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.28x = 207,656.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,656.57/492.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.83

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