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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.52, 675.04 and 323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.52, 675.04 and 323.56 is: 446.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.52 : 675.04 = 323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.52/675.04 = 323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.52x = 675.04 × 323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.52x = 218,415.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,415.94/489.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.18

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