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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.17, 675.99 and 324.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.17, 675.99 and 324.57 is: 447.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.17 : 675.99 = 324.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.17/675.99 = 324.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.17x = 675.99 × 324.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.17x = 219,406.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,406.07/490.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.61

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