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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.51, 675.43 and 332.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.51, 675.43 and 332.27 is: 458.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.51 : 675.43 = 332.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.51/675.43 = 332.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.51x = 675.43 × 332.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.51x = 224,425.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,425.13/489.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.47

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