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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.82, 679.80 and 318.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.82, 679.80 and 318.34 is: 439.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.82 : 679.80 = 318.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.82/679.80 = 318.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.82x = 679.80 × 318.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.82x = 216,407.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,407.53/492.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.12

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