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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.55, 675.06 and 323.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.55, 675.06 and 323.55 is: 446.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.55 : 675.06 = 323.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.55/675.06 = 323.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.55x = 675.06 × 323.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.55x = 218,415.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,415.66/489.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.16

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