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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.56, 675.47 and 323.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.56, 675.47 and 323.51 is: 446.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.56 : 675.47 = 323.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.56/675.47 = 323.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.56x = 675.47 × 323.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.56x = 218,518.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,518.73/489.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.36

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