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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.84, 676.04 and 359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.84, 676.04 and 359.44 is: 496.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.84 : 676.04 = 359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.84/676.04 = 359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.84x = 676.04 × 359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.84x = 242,995.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,995.82/489.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.07

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