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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.26, 675.33 and 341.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.26, 675.33 and 341.94 is: 471.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.26 : 675.33 = 341.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.26/675.33 = 341.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.26x = 675.33 × 341.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.26x = 230,923.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,923.59/489.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.98

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