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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.72, 680.01 and 326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.72, 680.01 and 326.88 is: 451.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.72 : 680.01 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.72/680.01 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.72x = 680.01 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.72x = 222,278.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,278.27/492.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.12

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