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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.68, 679.84 and 296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.68, 679.84 and 296.16 is: 408.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.68 : 679.84 = 296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.68/679.84 = 296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.68x = 679.84 × 296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.68x = 201,341.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,341.41/492.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.67

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