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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.53, 676.44 and 324.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.53, 676.44 and 324.57 is: 447.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.53 : 676.44 = 324.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.53/676.44 = 324.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.53x = 676.44 × 324.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.53x = 219,552.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,552.13/490.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.58

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