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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.14, 676.76 and 324.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.14, 676.76 and 324.63 is: 448.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.14 : 676.76 = 324.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.14/676.76 = 324.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.14x = 676.76 × 324.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.14x = 219,694.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,694.98/490.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.23

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