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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.17, 674.45 and 426.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.17, 674.45 and 426.06 is: 587.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.17 : 674.45 = 426.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.17/674.45 = 426.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.17x = 674.45 × 426.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.17x = 287,356.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,356.17/489.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.44

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