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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.68, 675.68 and 303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.68, 675.68 and 303.18 is: 418.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.68 : 675.68 = 303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.68/675.68 = 303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.68x = 675.68 × 303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.68x = 204,852.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,852.66/489.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.34

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