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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.68, 675.71 and 350.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.68, 675.71 and 350.09 is: 483.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.68 : 675.71 = 350.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.68/675.71 = 350.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.68x = 675.71 × 350.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.68x = 236,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,554.18/489.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.08

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