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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.99, 674.51 and 364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.99, 674.51 and 364.52 is: 502.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.99 : 674.51 = 364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.99/674.51 = 364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.99x = 674.51 × 364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.99x = 245,867.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,867.19/488.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.81

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