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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.38, 675.27 and 323.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.38, 675.27 and 323.66 is: 446.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.38 : 675.27 = 323.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.38/675.27 = 323.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.38x = 675.27 × 323.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.38x = 218,557.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,557.89/489.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.60

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