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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.54, 678.96 and 326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.54, 678.96 and 326.76 is: 450.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.54 : 678.96 = 326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.54/678.96 = 326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.54x = 678.96 × 326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.54x = 221,856.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,856.97/492.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.43

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