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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.66, 675.99 and 332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.66, 675.99 and 332.52 is: 459.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.66 : 675.99 = 332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.66/675.99 = 332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.66x = 675.99 × 332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.66x = 224,780.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,780.19/489.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.05

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