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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.78, 674.73 and 342.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.78, 674.73 and 342.18 is: 471.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.78 : 674.73 = 342.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.78/674.73 = 342.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.78x = 674.73 × 342.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.78x = 230,879.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,879.11/489.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.39

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