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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.92, 676.15 and 315.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.92, 676.15 and 315.77 is: 435.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.92 : 676.15 = 315.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.92/676.15 = 315.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.92x = 676.15 × 315.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.92x = 213,503.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,503.72/489.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.80

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