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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.78, 675.63 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.78, 675.63 and 349.92 is: 482.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.78 : 675.63 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.78/675.63 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.78x = 675.63 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.78x = 236,416.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,416.45/489.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.70

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