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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.66, 680.04 and 345.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.66, 680.04 and 345.33 is: 476.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.66 : 680.04 = 345.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.66/680.04 = 345.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.66x = 680.04 × 345.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.66x = 234,838.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,838.21/492.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.67

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