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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.76, 676.26 and 379.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.76, 676.26 and 379.06 is: 523.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.76 : 676.26 = 379.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.76/676.26 = 379.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.76x = 676.26 × 379.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.76x = 256,343.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,343.12/489.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.41

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