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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.52, 679.10 and 317.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.52, 679.10 and 317.56 is: 437.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.52 : 679.10 = 317.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.52/679.10 = 317.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.52x = 679.10 × 317.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.52x = 215,655.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,655.00/492.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.86

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