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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.33, 675.30 and 358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.33, 675.30 and 358.11 is: 494.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.33 : 675.30 = 358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.33/675.30 = 358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.33x = 675.30 × 358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.33x = 241,831.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,831.68/489.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.21

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