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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.50, 679.96 and 318.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.50, 679.96 and 318.14 is: 439.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.50 : 679.96 = 318.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.50/679.96 = 318.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.50x = 679.96 × 318.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.50x = 216,322.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,322.47/492.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.23

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