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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.60, 679.30 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.60, 679.30 and 326.64 is: 450.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.60 : 679.30 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.60/679.30 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.60x = 679.30 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.60x = 221,886.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,886.55/492.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.44

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