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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.46, 675.50 and 384.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.46, 675.50 and 384.74 is: 530.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.46 : 675.50 = 384.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.46/675.50 = 384.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.46x = 675.50 × 384.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.46x = 259,886.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,886.57/489.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.97

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