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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.08, 679.02 and 326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.08, 679.02 and 326.48 is: 450.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.08 : 679.02 = 326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.08/679.02 = 326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.08x = 679.02 × 326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.08x = 221,686.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,686.45/492.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.51

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