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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.34, 675.03 and 323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.34, 675.03 and 323.56 is: 446.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.34 : 675.03 = 323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.34/675.03 = 323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.34x = 675.03 × 323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.34x = 218,412.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,412.71/489.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.34

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