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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.82, 680.22 and 296.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.82, 680.22 and 296.30 is: 408.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.82 : 680.22 = 296.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.82/680.22 = 296.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.82x = 680.22 × 296.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.82x = 201,550.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,550.89/492.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.98

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