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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.15, 676.62 and 324.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.15, 676.62 and 324.07 is: 447.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.15 : 676.62 = 324.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.15/676.62 = 324.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.15x = 676.62 × 324.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.15x = 219,272.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,272.24/490.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.36

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