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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.50, 674.36 and 341.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.50, 674.36 and 341.87 is: 470.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.50 : 674.36 = 341.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.50/674.36 = 341.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.50x = 674.36 × 341.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.50x = 230,543.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,543.45/489.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.98

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