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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.60, 677.22 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.60, 677.22 and 325 is: 448.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.60 : 677.22 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.60/677.22 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.60x = 677.22 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.60x = 220,096.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,096.50/490.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.63

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