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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.48, 675.50 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.48, 675.50 and 303.08 is: 418.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.48 : 675.50 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.48/675.50 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.48x = 675.50 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.48x = 204,725.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,725.65/489.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.25

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