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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.80, 672.78 and 326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.80, 672.78 and 326.68 is: 488.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.80 : 672.78 = 326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.80/672.78 = 326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.80x = 672.78 × 326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.80x = 219,783.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,783.77/449.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.63

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