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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.85, 680.19 and 296.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.85, 680.19 and 296.42 is: 409.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.85 : 680.19 = 296.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.85/680.19 = 296.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.85x = 680.19 × 296.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.85x = 201,623.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,623.62/492.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.10

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