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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.77, 674.21 and 379.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.77, 674.21 and 379.03 is: 521.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.77 : 674.21 = 379.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.77/674.21 = 379.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.77x = 674.21 × 379.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.77x = 255,545.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,545.08/489.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.77

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