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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.26, 677.54 and 325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.26, 677.54 and 325.48 is: 448.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.26 : 677.54 = 325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.26/677.54 = 325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.26x = 677.54 × 325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.26x = 220,525.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,525.72/491.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.90

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