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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.41, 678.35 and 336.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.41, 678.35 and 336.89 is: 464.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.41 : 678.35 = 336.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.41/678.35 = 336.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.41x = 678.35 × 336.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.41x = 228,527.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,527.65/492.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.10

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