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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.57, 679.46 and 318.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.57, 679.46 and 318.02 is: 438.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.57 : 679.46 = 318.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.57/679.46 = 318.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.57x = 679.46 × 318.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.57x = 216,076.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,076.88/492.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.67

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