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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.72, 679.72 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.72, 679.72 and 318 is: 438.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.72 : 679.72 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.72/679.72 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.72x = 679.72 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.72x = 216,150.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,150.96/492.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.69

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