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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.80, 676.26 and 313.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.80, 676.26 and 313.02 is: 432.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.80 : 676.26 = 313.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.80/676.26 = 313.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.80x = 676.26 × 313.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.80x = 211,682.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,682.91/489.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.18

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