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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.11, 676.35 and 324.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.11, 676.35 and 324.45 is: 447.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.11 : 676.35 = 324.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.11/676.35 = 324.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.11x = 676.35 × 324.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.11x = 219,441.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,441.76/490.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.74

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