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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.71, 676.11 and 358.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.71, 676.11 and 358.49 is: 494.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.71 : 676.11 = 358.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.71/676.11 = 358.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.71x = 676.11 × 358.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.71x = 242,378.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,378.67/489.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.94

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