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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.47, 675.15 and 358.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.47, 675.15 and 358.25 is: 494.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.47 : 675.15 = 358.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.47/675.15 = 358.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.47x = 675.15 × 358.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.47x = 241,872.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,872.49/489.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.15

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