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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.80, 675.33 and 358.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.80, 675.33 and 358.58 is: 494.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.80 : 675.33 = 358.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.80/675.33 = 358.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.80x = 675.33 × 358.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.80x = 242,159.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,159.83/489.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.41

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