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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.56, 674.87 and 401.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.56, 674.87 and 401.54 is: 553.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.56 : 674.87 = 401.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.56/674.87 = 401.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.56x = 674.87 × 401.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.56x = 270,981.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,981.92/489.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.53

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