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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.32, 679.56 and 335.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.32, 679.56 and 335.18 is: 462.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.32 : 679.56 = 335.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.32/679.56 = 335.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.32x = 679.56 × 335.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.32x = 227,774.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,774.92/492.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.66

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