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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.02, 675.15 and 342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.02, 675.15 and 342 is: 472.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.02 : 675.15 = 342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.02/675.15 = 342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.02x = 675.15 × 342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.02x = 230,901.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,901.30/489.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.18

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