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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.88, 675.62 and 379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.88, 675.62 and 379.16 is: 522.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.88 : 675.62 = 379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.88/675.62 = 379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.88x = 675.62 × 379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.88x = 256,168.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,168.08/489.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.92

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