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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.66, 680.37 and 345.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.66, 680.37 and 345.54 is: 477.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.66 : 680.37 = 345.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.66/680.37 = 345.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.66x = 680.37 × 345.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.66x = 235,095.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,095.05/492.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.20

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