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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.36, 675 and 302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.36, 675 and 302.64 is: 417.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.36 : 675 = 302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.36/675 = 302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.36x = 675 × 302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.36x = 204,282
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,282/489.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.45

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