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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.88, 680.42 and 318.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.88, 680.42 and 318.33 is: 439.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.88 : 680.42 = 318.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.88/680.42 = 318.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.88x = 680.42 × 318.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.88x = 216,598.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,598.10/492.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.45

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