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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.45, 489.31 and 332.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.45, 489.31 and 332.31 is: 458.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.45 : 489.31 = 332.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.45/489.31 = 332.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.45x = 489.31 × 332.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.45x = 162,603.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,603.61/354.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.74

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