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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.33, 674.40 and 358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.33, 674.40 and 358.11 is: 493.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.33 : 674.40 = 358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.33/674.40 = 358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.33x = 674.40 × 358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.33x = 241,509.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,509.38/489.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.55

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