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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.92, 680.28 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.92, 680.28 and 318.24 is: 439.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.92 : 680.28 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.92/680.28 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.92x = 680.28 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.92x = 216,492.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,492.31/492.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.20

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