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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.12, 674.70 and 302.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.12, 674.70 and 302.58 is: 417.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.12 : 674.70 = 302.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.12/674.70 = 302.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.12x = 674.70 × 302.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.12x = 204,150.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,150.73/489.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.38

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