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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.46, 679.39 and 295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.46, 679.39 and 295.98 is: 408.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.46 : 679.39 = 295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.46/679.39 = 295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.46x = 679.39 × 295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.46x = 201,082.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,082.56/492.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.32

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