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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.06, 673.38 and 469.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.06, 673.38 and 469.62 is: 646.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.06 : 673.38 = 469.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.06/673.38 = 469.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.06x = 673.38 × 469.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.06x = 316,232.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,232.72/489.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.61

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