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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.15, 675.24 and 323.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.15, 675.24 and 323.07 is: 445.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.15 : 675.24 = 323.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.15/675.24 = 323.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.15x = 675.24 × 323.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.15x = 218,149.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,149.79/489.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.98

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