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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.58, 678.99 and 352.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.58, 678.99 and 352.81 is: 486.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.58 : 678.99 = 352.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.58/678.99 = 352.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.58x = 678.99 × 352.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.58x = 239,554.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,554.46/492.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.33

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