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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.70, 675.82 and 303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.70, 675.82 and 303.28 is: 418.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.70 : 675.82 = 303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.70/675.82 = 303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.70x = 675.82 × 303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.70x = 204,962.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,962.69/489.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.55

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