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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.77, 678.93 and 326.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.77, 678.93 and 326.21 is: 450.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.77 : 678.93 = 326.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.77/678.93 = 326.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.77x = 678.93 × 326.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.77x = 221,470.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,470.43/491.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.35

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