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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.51, 685.17 and 326.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.51, 685.17 and 326.51 is: 490.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.51 : 685.17 = 326.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.51/685.17 = 326.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.51x = 685.17 × 326.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.51x = 223,711.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,711.43/456.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.05

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