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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.37, 679.82 and 305.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.37, 679.82 and 305.94 is: 422.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.37 : 679.82 = 305.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.37/679.82 = 305.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.37x = 679.82 × 305.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.37x = 207,979.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,979.20/492.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.40

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