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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.62, 674.97 and 349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.62, 674.97 and 349.68 is: 482.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.62 : 674.97 = 349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.62/674.97 = 349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.62x = 674.97 × 349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.62x = 236,023.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,023.51/489.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.05

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