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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.23, 677.66 and 325.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.23, 677.66 and 325.58 is: 449.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.23 : 677.66 = 325.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.23/677.66 = 325.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.23x = 677.66 × 325.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.23x = 220,632.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,632.54/491.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.14

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