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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.30, 673.56 and 414.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.30, 673.56 and 414.24 is: 570.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.30 : 673.56 = 414.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.30/673.56 = 414.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.30x = 673.56 × 414.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.30x = 279,015.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,015.49/489.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.23

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