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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.19, 675.33 and 332.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.19, 675.33 and 332.65 is: 459.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.19 : 675.33 = 332.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.19/675.33 = 332.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.19x = 675.33 × 332.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.19x = 224,648.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,648.52/489.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.23

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