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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.28, 674.24 and 391.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.28, 674.24 and 391.04 is: 538.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.28 : 674.24 = 391.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.28/674.24 = 391.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.28x = 674.24 × 391.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.28x = 263,654.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,654.81/489.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.86

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