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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.44, 678.47 and 325.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.44, 678.47 and 325.93 is: 449.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.44 : 678.47 = 325.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.44/678.47 = 325.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.44x = 678.47 × 325.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.44x = 221,133.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,133.73/491.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.97

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