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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.96, 675.99 and 312.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.96, 675.99 and 312.93 is: 431.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.96 : 675.99 = 312.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.96/675.99 = 312.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.96x = 675.99 × 312.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.96x = 211,537.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,537.55/489.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.74

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