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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.98, 679.93 and 296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.98, 679.93 and 296.28 is: 408.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.98 : 679.93 = 296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.98/679.93 = 296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.98x = 679.93 × 296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.98x = 201,448.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,448.92/492.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.64

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