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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.14, 676.62 and 324.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.14, 676.62 and 324.48 is: 447.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.14 : 676.62 = 324.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.14/676.62 = 324.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.14x = 676.62 × 324.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.14x = 219,549.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,549.66/490.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.93

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