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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.44, 675.09 and 314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.44, 675.09 and 314.70 is: 434.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.44 : 675.09 = 314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.44/675.09 = 314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.44x = 675.09 × 314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.44x = 212,450.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,450.82/489.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.07

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