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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.16, 674.48 and 311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.16, 674.48 and 311.88 is: 430.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.16 : 674.48 = 311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.16/674.48 = 311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.16x = 674.48 × 311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.16x = 210,359.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,359.29/489.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.04

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