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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.96, 680.24 and 306.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.96, 680.24 and 306.50 is: 422.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.96 : 680.24 = 306.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.96/680.24 = 306.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.96x = 680.24 × 306.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.96x = 208,490.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,490.93/492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.93

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