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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.57, 680.04 and 318.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.57, 680.04 and 318.21 is: 439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.57 : 680.04 = 318.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.57/680.04 = 318.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.57x = 680.04 × 318.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.57x = 216,395.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,395.53/492.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.32

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