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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.71, 680.09 and 318.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.71, 680.09 and 318.02 is: 438.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.71 : 680.09 = 318.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.71/680.09 = 318.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.71x = 680.09 × 318.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.71x = 216,277.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,277.23/492.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.96

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