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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.34, 679.59 and 317.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.34, 679.59 and 317.69 is: 438.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.34 : 679.59 = 317.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.34/679.59 = 317.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.34x = 679.59 × 317.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.34x = 215,898.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,898.95/492.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.52

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