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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.45, 674.85 and 395.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.45, 674.85 and 395.88 is: 545.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.45 : 674.85 = 395.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.45/674.85 = 395.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.45x = 674.85 × 395.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.45x = 267,159.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,159.62/489.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.84

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