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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.94, 680.34 and 296.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.94, 680.34 and 296.47 is: 409.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.94 : 680.34 = 296.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.94/680.34 = 296.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.94x = 680.34 × 296.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.94x = 201,700.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,700.40/492.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.18

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