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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.48, 680.99 and 325.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.48, 680.99 and 325.23 is: 448.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.48 : 680.99 = 325.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.48/680.99 = 325.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.48x = 680.99 × 325.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.48x = 221,476.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,476.81/493.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.80

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