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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.93, 680.21 and 315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.93, 680.21 and 315.64 is: 435.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.93 : 680.21 = 315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.93/680.21 = 315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.93x = 680.21 × 315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.93x = 214,702.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,702.27/492.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.57

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