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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.89, 675.91 and 315.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.89, 675.91 and 315.33 is: 435.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.89 : 675.91 = 315.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.89/675.91 = 315.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.89x = 675.91 × 315.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.89x = 213,136.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,136.39/489.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.07

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