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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.84, 676.44 and 374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.84, 676.44 and 374.16 is: 516.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.84 : 676.44 = 374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.84/676.44 = 374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.84x = 676.44 × 374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.84x = 253,096.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,096.79/489.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.69

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