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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.89, 679.59 and 327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.89, 679.59 and 327.04 is: 450.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.89 : 679.59 = 327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.89/679.59 = 327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.89x = 679.59 × 327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.89x = 222,251.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,251.41/492.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.92

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