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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.39, 677.73 and 325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.39, 677.73 and 325.54 is: 448.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.39 : 677.73 = 325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.39/677.73 = 325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.39x = 677.73 × 325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.39x = 220,630.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,630.29/491.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.99

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