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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.50, 679.65 and 306.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.50, 679.65 and 306.34 is: 422.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.50 : 679.65 = 306.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.50/679.65 = 306.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.50x = 679.65 × 306.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.50x = 208,203.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,203.98/492.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.75

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