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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.89, 675.86 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.89, 675.86 and 303.48 is: 418.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.89 : 675.86 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.89/675.86 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.89x = 675.86 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.89x = 205,108.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,108.48/489.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.69

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