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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.80, 705.60 and 489.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.80, 705.60 and 489.80 is: 705.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.80 : 705.60 = 489.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.80/705.60 = 489.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.80x = 705.60 × 489.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.80x = 345,602.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,602.88/489.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.60

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