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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.04, 674.58 and 314.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.04, 674.58 and 314.32 is: 433.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.04 : 674.58 = 314.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.04/674.58 = 314.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.04x = 674.58 × 314.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.04x = 212,033.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,033.99/489.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.57

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