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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.45, 675.56 and 314.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.45, 675.56 and 314.49 is: 434.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.45 : 675.56 = 314.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.45/675.56 = 314.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.45x = 675.56 × 314.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.45x = 212,456.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,456.86/489.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.07

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