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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.68, 676.94 and 324.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.68, 676.94 and 324.98 is: 448.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.68 : 676.94 = 324.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.68/676.94 = 324.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.68x = 676.94 × 324.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.68x = 219,991.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,991.96/490.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.34

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