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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.40, 675.66 and 323.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.40, 675.66 and 323.75 is: 446.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.40 : 675.66 = 323.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.40/675.66 = 323.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.40x = 675.66 × 323.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.40x = 218,748.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,748.27/489.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.97

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