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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.20, 676.65 and 324.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.20, 676.65 and 324.66 is: 448.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.20 : 676.65 = 324.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.20/676.65 = 324.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.20x = 676.65 × 324.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.20x = 219,681.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,681.19/490.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.15

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