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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.94, 674.97 and 342.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.94, 674.97 and 342.31 is: 471.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.94 : 674.97 = 342.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.94/674.97 = 342.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.94x = 674.97 × 342.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.94x = 231,048.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,048.98/489.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.59

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