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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.67, 679.94 and 296.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.67, 679.94 and 296.20 is: 408.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.67 : 679.94 = 296.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.67/679.94 = 296.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.67x = 679.94 × 296.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.67x = 201,398.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,398.23/492.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.79

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