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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.84, 678.48 and 326.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.84, 678.48 and 326.06 is: 449.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.84 : 678.48 = 326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.84/678.48 = 326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.84x = 678.48 × 326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.84x = 221,225.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,225.19/491.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.79

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