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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.76, 678.96 and 323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.76, 678.96 and 323.88 is: 447.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.76 : 678.96 = 323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.76/678.96 = 323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.76x = 678.96 × 323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.76x = 219,901.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,901.56/491.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.17

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