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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.55, 676.44 and 324.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.55, 676.44 and 324.55 is: 447.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.55 : 676.44 = 324.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.55/676.44 = 324.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.55x = 676.44 × 324.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.55x = 219,538.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,538.60/490.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.54

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