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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.25, 676.34 and 322.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.25, 676.34 and 322.14 is: 444.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.25 : 676.34 = 322.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.25/676.34 = 322.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.25x = 676.34 × 322.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.25x = 217,876.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,876.17/490.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.42

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