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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.98, 675.94 and 379.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.98, 675.94 and 379.94 is: 524.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.98 : 675.94 = 379.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.98/675.94 = 379.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.98x = 675.94 × 379.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.98x = 256,816.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,816.64/489.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.14

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