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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.88, 675.95 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.88, 675.95 and 332.64 is: 458.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.88 : 675.95 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.88/675.95 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.88x = 675.95 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.88x = 224,846.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,846.34/489.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.98

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