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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.88, 676.14 and 334.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.88, 676.14 and 334.52 is: 461.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.88 : 676.14 = 334.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.88/676.14 = 334.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.88x = 676.14 × 334.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.88x = 226,182.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,182.35/489.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.71

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