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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.29, 674.02 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.29, 674.02 and 348.50 is: 480.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.29 : 674.02 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.29/674.02 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.29x = 674.02 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.29x = 234,898.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,898.09/489.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.08

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