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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.72, 678.96 and 326.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.72, 678.96 and 326.17 is: 450.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.72 : 678.96 = 326.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.72/678.96 = 326.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.72x = 678.96 × 326.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.72x = 221,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,451.36/491.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.36

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