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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.46, 679.50 and 318.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.46, 679.50 and 318.04 is: 438.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.46 : 679.50 = 318.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.46/679.50 = 318.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.46x = 679.50 × 318.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.46x = 216,108.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,108.18/492.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.83

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