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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.08, 673.98 and 364.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.08, 673.98 and 364.88 is: 502.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.08 : 673.98 = 364.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.08/673.98 = 364.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.08x = 673.98 × 364.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.08x = 245,921.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,921.82/489.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.83

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