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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.72, 676.16 and 396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.72, 676.16 and 396.88 is: 547.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.72 : 676.16 = 396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.72/676.16 = 396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.72x = 676.16 × 396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.72x = 268,350.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,350.71/489.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.96

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