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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.42, 679.92 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.42, 679.92 and 306.18 is: 422.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.42 : 679.92 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.42/679.92 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.42x = 679.92 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.42x = 208,177.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,177.91/492.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.76

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