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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.49, 675.72 and 303.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.49, 675.72 and 303.09 is: 418.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.49 : 675.72 = 303.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.49/675.72 = 303.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.49x = 675.72 × 303.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.49x = 204,803.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,803.97/489.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.40

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