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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.47, 679.55 and 293.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.47, 679.55 and 293.21 is: 404.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.47 : 679.55 = 293.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.47/679.55 = 293.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.47x = 679.55 × 293.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.47x = 199,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,250.86/492.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.59

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