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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.71, 675.61 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.71, 675.61 and 303.08 is: 418.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.71 : 675.61 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.71/675.61 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.71x = 675.61 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.71x = 204,759.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,759.74/489.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.12

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