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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.57, 675.77 and 323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.57, 675.77 and 323.80 is: 446.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.57 : 675.77 = 323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.57/675.77 = 323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.57x = 675.77 × 323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.57x = 218,811.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,811.93/489.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.95

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