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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.20, 679.49 and 326.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.20, 679.49 and 326.69 is: 451.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.20 : 679.49 = 326.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.20/679.49 = 326.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.20x = 679.49 × 326.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.20x = 221,982.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,982.59/492.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.00

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