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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.19, 675.52 and 314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.19, 675.52 and 314.84 is: 434.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.19 : 675.52 = 314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.19/675.52 = 314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.19x = 675.52 × 314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.19x = 212,676.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,676.55/489.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.75

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