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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.93, 675.93 and 303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.93, 675.93 and 303.30 is: 418.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.93 : 675.93 = 303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.93/675.93 = 303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.93x = 675.93 × 303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.93x = 205,009.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,009.57/489.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.45

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