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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.74, 679.86 and 306.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.74, 679.86 and 306.23 is: 422.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.74 : 679.86 = 306.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.74/679.86 = 306.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.74x = 679.86 × 306.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.74x = 208,193.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,193.53/492.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.52

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