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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.65, 675.54 and 323.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.65, 675.54 and 323.70 is: 446.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.65 : 675.54 = 323.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.65/675.54 = 323.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.65x = 675.54 × 323.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.65x = 218,669.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,669.76/489.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.59

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