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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.01, 674.73 and 311.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.01, 674.73 and 311.65 is: 430.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.01 : 674.73 = 311.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.01/674.73 = 311.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.01x = 674.73 × 311.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.01x = 210,278.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,278.05/489.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.01

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