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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.53, 679.64 and 296.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.53, 679.64 and 296.01 is: 408.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.53 : 679.64 = 296.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.53/679.64 = 296.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.53x = 679.64 × 296.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.53x = 201,178.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,178.76/492.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.46

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