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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.78, 679.98 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.78, 679.98 and 306 is: 422.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.78 : 679.98 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.78/679.98 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.78x = 679.98 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.78x = 208,073.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,073.88/492.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.24

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