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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.77, 675.60 and 332.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.77, 675.60 and 332.19 is: 458.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.77 : 675.60 = 332.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.77/675.60 = 332.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.77x = 675.60 × 332.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.77x = 224,427.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,427.56/489.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.24

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