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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.97, 678.56 and 326.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.97, 678.56 and 326.10 is: 449.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.97 : 678.56 = 326.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.97/678.56 = 326.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.97x = 678.56 × 326.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.97x = 221,278.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,278.42/491.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.78

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