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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.93, 680.03 and 345.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.93, 680.03 and 345.51 is: 476.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.93 : 680.03 = 345.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.93/680.03 = 345.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.93x = 680.03 × 345.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.93x = 234,955.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,955.44/492.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.65

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