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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.25, 678.21 and 325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.25, 678.21 and 325.74 is: 449.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.25 : 678.21 = 325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.25/678.21 = 325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.25x = 678.21 × 325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.25x = 220,920.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,920.13/491.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.71

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