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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.65, 676.92 and 324.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.65, 676.92 and 324.70 is: 447.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.65 : 676.92 = 324.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.65/676.92 = 324.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.65x = 676.92 × 324.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.65x = 219,795.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,795.92/490.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.97

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