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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.84, 679.68 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.84, 679.68 and 318 is: 438.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.84 : 679.68 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.84/679.68 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.84x = 679.68 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.84x = 216,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,138.24/492.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.56

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