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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.65, 675.42 and 334.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.65, 675.42 and 334.13 is: 460.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.65 : 675.42 = 334.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.65/675.42 = 334.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.65x = 675.42 × 334.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.65x = 225,674.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,674.71/489.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.89

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