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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.51, 679.40 and 326.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.51, 679.40 and 326.49 is: 450.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.51 : 679.40 = 326.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.51/679.40 = 326.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.51x = 679.40 × 326.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.51x = 221,817.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,817.31/492.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.38

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