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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.80, 680.30 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.80, 680.30 and 335.52 is: 463.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.80 : 680.30 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.80/680.30 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.80x = 680.30 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.80x = 228,254.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,254.26/492.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.18

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