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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.49, 675.53 and 323.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.49, 675.53 and 323.42 is: 446.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.49 : 675.53 = 323.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.49/675.53 = 323.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.49x = 675.53 × 323.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.49x = 218,476.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,476.53/489.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.34

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