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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.96, 680.49 and 318.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.96, 680.49 and 318.54 is: 439.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.96 : 680.49 = 318.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.96/680.49 = 318.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.96x = 680.49 × 318.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.96x = 216,763.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,763.28/492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.72

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