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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.70, 676.07 and 324.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.70, 676.07 and 324.05 is: 447.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.70 : 676.07 = 324.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.70/676.07 = 324.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.70x = 676.07 × 324.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.70x = 219,081.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,081.41/489.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.38

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