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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.18, 674.73 and 341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.18, 674.73 and 341.76 is: 471.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.18 : 674.73 = 341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.18/674.73 = 341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.18x = 674.73 × 341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.18x = 230,595.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,595.72/489.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.39

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