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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.96, 677.64 and 325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.96, 677.64 and 325.48 is: 449.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.96 : 677.64 = 325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.96/677.64 = 325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.96x = 677.64 × 325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.96x = 220,558.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,558.27/490.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.24

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