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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.24, 674.87 and 342.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.24, 674.87 and 342.23 is: 472.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.24 : 674.87 = 342.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.24/674.87 = 342.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.24x = 674.87 × 342.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.24x = 230,955.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,955.67/489.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.07

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