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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.71, 676.94 and 324.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.71, 676.94 and 324.97 is: 448.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.71 : 676.94 = 324.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.71/676.94 = 324.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.71x = 676.94 × 324.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.71x = 219,989.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,989.83/490.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.31

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