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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.69, 675.52 and 332.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.69, 675.52 and 332.33 is: 458.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.69 : 675.52 = 332.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.69/675.52 = 332.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.69x = 675.52 × 332.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.69x = 224,495.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,495.56/489.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.44

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