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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.50, 675.41 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.50, 675.41 and 332.16 is: 458.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.50 : 675.41 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.50/675.41 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.50x = 675.41 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.50x = 224,344.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,344.19/489.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.31

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