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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.05, 679.66 and 326.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.05, 679.66 and 326.97 is: 450.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.05 : 679.66 = 326.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.05/679.66 = 326.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.05x = 679.66 × 326.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.05x = 222,228.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,228.43/493.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.72

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