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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.92, 676.31 and 313.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.92, 676.31 and 313.12 is: 432.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.92 : 676.31 = 313.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.92/676.31 = 313.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.92x = 676.31 × 313.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.92x = 211,766.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,766.19/489.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.25

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