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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.96, 680 and 296.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.96, 680 and 296.34 is: 408.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.96 : 680 = 296.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.96/680 = 296.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.96x = 680 × 296.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.96x = 201,511.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,511.20/492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.78

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