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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.47, 675.53 and 323.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.47, 675.53 and 323.73 is: 446.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.47 : 675.53 = 323.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.47/675.53 = 323.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.47x = 675.53 × 323.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.47x = 218,687.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,687.71/489.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.79

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