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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.53, 679.49 and 326.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.53, 679.49 and 326.84 is: 450.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.53 : 679.49 = 326.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.53/679.49 = 326.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.53x = 679.49 × 326.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.53x = 222,080.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,080.71/492.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.90

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