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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.09, 674.86 and 314.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.09, 674.86 and 314.67 is: 434.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.09 : 674.86 = 314.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.09/674.86 = 314.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.09x = 674.86 × 314.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.09x = 212,358.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,358.20/489.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.19

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