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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.10, 678.06 and 325.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.10, 678.06 and 325.65 is: 449.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.10 : 678.06 = 325.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.10/678.06 = 325.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.10x = 678.06 × 325.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.10x = 220,812.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,812.78/491.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.63

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