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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.74, 680.16 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.74, 680.16 and 336.18 is: 464.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.74 : 680.16 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.74/680.16 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.74x = 680.16 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.74x = 228,656.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,656.19/492.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.05

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