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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.54, 675.82 and 378.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.54, 675.82 and 378.76 is: 522.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.54 : 675.82 = 378.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.54/675.82 = 378.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.54x = 675.82 × 378.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.54x = 255,973.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,973.58/489.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.89

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