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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.34, 675.33 and 302.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.34, 675.33 and 302.79 is: 417.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.34 : 675.33 = 302.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.34/675.33 = 302.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.34x = 675.33 × 302.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.34x = 204,483.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,483.17/489.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.88

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