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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.59, 676.40 and 324.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.59, 676.40 and 324.50 is: 447.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.59 : 676.40 = 324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.59/676.40 = 324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.59x = 676.40 × 324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.59x = 219,486.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,486.80/490.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.39

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