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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.31, 677.92 and 325.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.31, 677.92 and 325.46 is: 449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.31 : 677.92 = 325.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.31/677.92 = 325.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.31x = 677.92 × 325.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.31x = 220,634.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,634.22/491.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.07

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