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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.36, 675.44 and 323.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.36, 675.44 and 323.58 is: 446.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.36 : 675.44 = 323.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.36/675.44 = 323.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.36x = 675.44 × 323.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.36x = 218,558.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,558.88/489.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.62

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