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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.64, 675.30 and 402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.64, 675.30 and 402.16 is: 554.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.64 : 675.30 = 402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.64/675.30 = 402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.64x = 675.30 × 402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.64x = 271,578.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,578.65/489.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.65

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