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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.49, 678.29 and 325.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.49, 678.29 and 325.42 is: 449.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.49 : 678.29 = 325.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.49/678.29 = 325.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.49x = 678.29 × 325.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.49x = 220,729.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,729.13/491.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.10

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