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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.62, 676.98 and 322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.62, 676.98 and 322.50 is: 445.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.62 : 676.98 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.62/676.98 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.62x = 676.98 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.62x = 218,326.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,326.05/490.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.00

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