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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.96, 680.52 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.96, 680.52 and 318.60 is: 439.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.96 : 680.52 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.96/680.52 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.96x = 680.52 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.96x = 216,813.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,813.67/492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.82

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