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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.12, 675.59 and 395.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.12, 675.59 and 395.97 is: 546.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.12 : 675.59 = 395.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.12/675.59 = 395.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.12x = 675.59 × 395.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.12x = 267,511.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,511.39/489.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.92

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