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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.89, 674.99 and 365.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.89, 674.99 and 365.49 is: 503.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.89 : 674.99 = 365.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.89/674.99 = 365.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.89x = 674.99 × 365.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.89x = 246,702.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,702.10/489.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.59

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