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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.80, 679.78 and 296.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.80, 679.78 and 296.20 is: 408.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.80 : 679.78 = 296.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.80/679.78 = 296.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.80x = 679.78 × 296.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.80x = 201,350.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,350.84/492.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.59

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