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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.72, 675.76 and 379.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.72, 675.76 and 379.04 is: 523.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.72 : 675.76 = 379.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.72/675.76 = 379.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.72x = 675.76 × 379.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.72x = 256,140.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,140.07/489.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.03

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