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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.95, 679.47 and 325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.95, 679.47 and 325.88 is: 450.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.95 : 679.47 = 325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.95/679.47 = 325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.95x = 679.47 × 325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.95x = 221,422.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,422.29/491.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.09

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