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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.07, 678.74 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.07, 678.74 and 326.22 is: 449.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.07 : 678.74 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.07/678.74 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.07x = 678.74 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.07x = 221,415.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,415.17/492.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.97

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