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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.62, 679.32 and 296.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.62, 679.32 and 296.10 is: 408.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.62 : 679.32 = 296.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.62/679.32 = 296.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.62x = 679.32 × 296.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.62x = 201,146.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,146.65/492.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.32

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