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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.60, 675.99 and 303.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.60, 675.99 and 303.35 is: 418.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.60 : 675.99 = 303.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.60/675.99 = 303.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.60x = 675.99 × 303.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.60x = 205,058.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,058.19/489.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.83

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