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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.49, 680.03 and 335.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.49, 680.03 and 335.45 is: 463.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.49 : 680.03 = 335.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.49/680.03 = 335.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.49x = 680.03 × 335.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.49x = 228,114.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,114.79/492.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.19

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