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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.97, 676.08 and 303.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.97, 676.08 and 303.46 is: 418.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.97 : 676.08 = 303.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.97/676.08 = 303.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.97x = 676.08 × 303.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.97x = 205,163.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,163.24/489.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.73

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