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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.58, 677.91 and 325.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.58, 677.91 and 325.65 is: 449.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.58 : 677.91 = 325.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.58/677.91 = 325.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.58x = 677.91 × 325.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.58x = 220,761.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,761.39/491.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.09

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