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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.94, 676.03 and 342.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.94, 676.03 and 342.52 is: 472.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.94 : 676.03 = 342.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.94/676.03 = 342.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.94x = 676.03 × 342.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.94x = 231,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,553.80/489.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.62

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