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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.11, 675.14 and 323.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.11, 675.14 and 323.26 is: 446.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.11 : 675.14 = 323.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.11/675.14 = 323.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.11x = 675.14 × 323.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.11x = 218,242.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,242.45/489.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.21

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