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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.86, 680.23 and 315.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.86, 680.23 and 315.78 is: 435.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.86 : 680.23 = 315.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.86/680.23 = 315.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.86x = 680.23 × 315.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.86x = 214,801.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,801.95/492.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.83

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