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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.19, 842.39 and 489.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.19, 842.39 and 489.24 is: 675.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.19 : 842.39 = 489.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.19/842.39 = 489.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.19x = 842.39 × 489.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.19x = 412,132.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,132.11/610.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.41

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