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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.38, 679.00 and 326.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.38, 679.00 and 326.30 is: 449.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.38 : 679.00 = 326.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.38/679.00 = 326.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.38x = 679.00 × 326.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.38x = 221,554.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,554.10/492.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.97

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