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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.80, 675.95 and 323.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.80, 675.95 and 323.72 is: 446.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.80 : 675.95 = 323.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.80/675.95 = 323.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.80x = 675.95 × 323.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.80x = 218,822.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,822.60/489.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.76

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