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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.20, 678.11 and 325.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.20, 678.11 and 325.69 is: 449.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.20 : 678.11 = 325.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.20/678.11 = 325.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.20x = 678.11 × 325.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.20x = 220,850.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,850.32/491.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.62

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