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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.47, 675.09 and 312.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.47, 675.09 and 312.46 is: 430.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.47 : 675.09 = 312.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.47/675.09 = 312.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.47x = 675.09 × 312.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.47x = 210,938.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,938.62/489.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.95

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