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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.50, 679.70 and 295.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.50, 679.70 and 295.99 is: 408.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.50 : 679.70 = 295.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.50/679.70 = 295.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.50x = 679.70 × 295.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.50x = 201,183.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,183.44/492.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.49

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