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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.26, 675.44 and 332.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.26, 675.44 and 332.73 is: 459.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.26 : 675.44 = 332.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.26/675.44 = 332.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.26x = 675.44 × 332.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.26x = 224,737.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,737.49/489.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.35

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