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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.39, 679.37 and 317.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.39, 679.37 and 317.84 is: 438.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.39 : 679.37 = 317.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.39/679.37 = 317.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.39x = 679.37 × 317.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.39x = 215,925.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,925.97/492.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.53

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