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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.60, 675.54 and 411.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.60, 675.54 and 411.21 is: 567.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.60 : 675.54 = 411.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.60/675.54 = 411.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.60x = 675.54 × 411.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.60x = 277,788.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,788.80/489.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.38

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