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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.10, 677.22 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.10, 677.22 and 325.32 is: 448.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.10 : 677.22 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.10/677.22 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.10x = 677.22 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.10x = 220,313.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,313.21/491.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.61

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