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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.24, 675.81 and 406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.24, 675.81 and 406.62 is: 561.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.24 : 675.81 = 406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.24/675.81 = 406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.24x = 675.81 × 406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.24x = 274,797.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,797.86/489.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.68

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