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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.70, 675.43 and 315.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.70, 675.43 and 315.01 is: 434.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.70 : 675.43 = 315.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.70/675.43 = 315.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.70x = 675.43 × 315.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.70x = 212,767.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,767.20/489.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.48

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