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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.58, 675.48 and 315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.58, 675.48 and 315.02 is: 434.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.58 : 675.48 = 315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.58/675.48 = 315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.58x = 675.48 × 315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.58x = 212,791.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,791.40/489.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.64

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