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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.24, 674.90 and 341.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.24, 674.90 and 341.62 is: 471.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.24 : 674.90 = 341.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.24/674.90 = 341.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.24x = 674.90 × 341.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.24x = 230,557.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,557.22/489.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.26

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