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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.63, 675.70 and 303.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.63, 675.70 and 303.11 is: 418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.63 : 675.70 = 303.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.63/675.70 = 303.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.63x = 675.70 × 303.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.63x = 204,811.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,811.43/489.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.30

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