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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.96, 489.80 and 315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.96, 489.80 and 315.80 is: 435.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.96 : 489.80 = 315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.96/489.80 = 315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.96x = 489.80 × 315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.96x = 154,678.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,678.84/354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.76

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