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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.56, 678.52 and 325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.56, 678.52 and 325.80 is: 449.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.56 : 678.52 = 325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.56/678.52 = 325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.56x = 678.52 × 325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.56x = 221,061.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,061.82/491.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.71

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