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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.06, 675.57 and 390.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.06, 675.57 and 390.69 is: 539.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.06 : 675.57 = 390.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.06/675.57 = 390.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.06x = 675.57 × 390.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.06x = 263,938.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,938.44/489.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.69

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