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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.18, 676.12 and 324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.18, 676.12 and 324.44 is: 447.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.18 : 676.12 = 324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.18/676.12 = 324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.18x = 676.12 × 324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.18x = 219,360.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,360.37/490.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.51

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