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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.30, 679.60 and 295.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.30, 679.60 and 295.78 is: 408.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.30 : 679.60 = 295.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.30/679.60 = 295.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.30x = 679.60 × 295.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.30x = 201,012.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,012.09/492.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.31

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