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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.60, 679.28 and 343.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.60, 679.28 and 343.40 is: 473.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.60 : 679.28 = 343.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.60/679.28 = 343.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.60x = 679.28 × 343.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.60x = 233,259.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,259.64/492.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.53

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