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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.26, 675.27 and 323.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.26, 675.27 and 323.45 is: 446.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.26 : 675.27 = 323.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.26/675.27 = 323.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.26x = 675.27 × 323.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.26x = 218,416.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,416.08/489.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.42

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