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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.69, 675.50 and 332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.69, 675.50 and 332.10 is: 458.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.69 : 675.50 = 332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.69/675.50 = 332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.69x = 675.50 × 332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.69x = 224,331.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,331.89/489.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.11

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