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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.78, 678.94 and 326.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.78, 678.94 and 326.14 is: 450.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.78 : 678.94 = 326.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.78/678.94 = 326.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.78x = 678.94 × 326.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.78x = 221,429.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,429.49/491.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.26

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