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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.12, 675.43 and 314.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.12, 675.43 and 314.76 is: 434.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.12 : 675.43 = 314.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.12/675.43 = 314.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.12x = 675.43 × 314.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.12x = 212,598.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,598.35/489.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.65

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