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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.64, 675.86 and 323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.64, 675.86 and 323.96 is: 447.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.64 : 675.86 = 323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.64/675.86 = 323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.64x = 675.86 × 323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.64x = 218,951.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,951.61/489.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.17

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