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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.80, 678.72 and 325.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.80, 678.72 and 325.73 is: 449.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.80 : 678.72 = 325.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.80/678.72 = 325.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.80x = 678.72 × 325.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.80x = 221,079.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,079.47/491.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.53

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