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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.32, 675.42 and 332.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.32, 675.42 and 332.18 is: 458.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.32 : 675.42 = 332.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.32/675.42 = 332.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.32x = 675.42 × 332.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.32x = 224,361.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,361.02/489.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.52

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