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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.78, 739.20 and 319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.78, 739.20 and 319.44 is: 479.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.78 : 739.20 = 319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.78/739.20 = 319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.78x = 739.20 × 319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.78x = 236,130.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,130.05/492.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.18

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