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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.79, 675.19 and 350.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.79, 675.19 and 350.06 is: 482.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.79 : 675.19 = 350.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.79/675.19 = 350.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.79x = 675.19 × 350.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.79x = 236,357.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,357.01/489.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.57

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