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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.81, 676.22 and 324.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.81, 676.22 and 324.30 is: 447.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.81 : 676.22 = 324.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.81/676.22 = 324.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.81x = 676.22 × 324.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.81x = 219,296.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,296.52/489.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.72

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