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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.10, 673.50 and 418.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.10, 673.50 and 418.64 is: 576.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.10 : 673.50 = 418.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.10/673.50 = 418.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.10x = 673.50 × 418.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.10x = 281,954.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,954.04/489.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.48

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