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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.57, 676.11 and 350.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.57, 676.11 and 350.45 is: 483.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.57 : 676.11 = 350.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.57/676.11 = 350.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.57x = 676.11 × 350.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.57x = 236,942.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,942.75/489.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.98

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