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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.16, 674.68 and 364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.16, 674.68 and 364.68 is: 502.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.16 : 674.68 = 364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.16/674.68 = 364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.16x = 674.68 × 364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.16x = 246,042.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,042.30/489.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.99

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