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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.84, 674.92 and 410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.84, 674.92 and 410.88 is: 566.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.84 : 674.92 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.84/674.92 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.84x = 674.92 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.84x = 277,311.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,311.13/489.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.13

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