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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.95, 680.54 and 318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.95, 680.54 and 318.40 is: 439.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.95 : 680.54 = 318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.95/680.54 = 318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.95x = 680.54 × 318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.95x = 216,680.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,680.64/492.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.56

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