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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.78, 675 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.78, 675 and 379.08 is: 522.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.78 : 675 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.78/675 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.78x = 675 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.78x = 255,879
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,879/489.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.44

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