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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.80, 675.54 and 437.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.80, 675.54 and 437.10 is: 602.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.80 : 675.54 = 437.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.80/675.54 = 437.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.80x = 675.54 × 437.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.80x = 295,276.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,276.00/489.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.85

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