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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.39, 675.22 and 302.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.39, 675.22 and 302.89 is: 417.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.39 : 675.22 = 302.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.39/675.22 = 302.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.39x = 675.22 × 302.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.39x = 204,512.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,512.50/489.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.90

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