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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.20, 678.62 and 326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.20, 678.62 and 326.12 is: 449.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.20 : 678.62 = 326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.20/678.62 = 326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.20x = 678.62 × 326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.20x = 221,311.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,311.55/492.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.64

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