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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489, 674.82 and 305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489, 674.82 and 305 is: 420.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489 : 674.82 = 305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489/674.82 = 305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489x = 674.82 × 305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489x = 205,820.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,820.10/489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.90

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