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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.94, 677.77 and 325.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.94, 677.77 and 325.28 is: 449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.94 : 677.77 = 325.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.94/677.77 = 325.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.94x = 677.77 × 325.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.94x = 220,465.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,465.03/490.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.07

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