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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.89, 678.43 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.89, 678.43 and 326.04 is: 449.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.89 : 678.43 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.89/678.43 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.89x = 678.43 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.89x = 221,193.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,193.69/491.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.68

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