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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.06, 679.32 and 326.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.06, 679.32 and 326.55 is: 450.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.06 : 679.32 = 326.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.06/679.32 = 326.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.06x = 679.32 × 326.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.06x = 221,831.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,831.95/492.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.82

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