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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.12, 675.04 and 349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.12, 675.04 and 349.20 is: 481.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.12 : 675.04 = 349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.12/675.04 = 349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.12x = 675.04 × 349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.12x = 235,723.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,723.97/489.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.93

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