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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.06, 678.69 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.06, 678.69 and 326.22 is: 449.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.06 : 678.69 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.06/678.69 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.06x = 678.69 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.06x = 221,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,402.25/492.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.95

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