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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.38, 679.55 and 317.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.38, 679.55 and 317.69 is: 438.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.38 : 679.55 = 317.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.38/679.55 = 317.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.38x = 679.55 × 317.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.38x = 215,881.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,881.25/492.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.45

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