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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.70, 674.61 and 342.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.70, 674.61 and 342.07 is: 471.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.70 : 674.61 = 342.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.70/674.61 = 342.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.70x = 674.61 × 342.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.70x = 230,763.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,763.84/489.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.24

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