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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.09, 675.26 and 436.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.09, 675.26 and 436.55 is: 602.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.09 : 675.26 = 436.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.09/675.26 = 436.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.09x = 675.26 × 436.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.09x = 294,781.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,781.38/489.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.71

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