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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.60, 932.52 and 489

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.60, 932.52 and 489 is: 674.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.60 : 932.52 = 489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.60/932.52 = 489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.60x = 932.52 × 489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.60x = 456,002.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,002.28/675.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.96

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