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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489, 675.18 and 333.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489, 675.18 and 333.48 is: 460.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489 : 675.18 = 333.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489/675.18 = 333.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489x = 675.18 × 333.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489x = 225,159.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,159.03/489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.45

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