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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.19, 676.49 and 324.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.19, 676.49 and 324.71 is: 448.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.19 : 676.49 = 324.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.19/676.49 = 324.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.19x = 676.49 × 324.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.19x = 219,660.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,660.60/490.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.12

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