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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.96, 679.11 and 326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.96, 679.11 and 326.40 is: 450.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.96 : 679.11 = 326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.96/679.11 = 326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.96x = 679.11 × 326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.96x = 221,660.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,660.08/491.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.56

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