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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.79, 489.99 and 332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.79, 489.99 and 332.76 is: 459.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.79 : 489.99 = 332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.79/489.99 = 332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.79x = 489.99 × 332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.79x = 163,049.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,049.07/354.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.57

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