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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.99, 676.11 and 303.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.99, 676.11 and 303.43 is: 418.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.99 : 676.11 = 303.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.99/676.11 = 303.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.99x = 676.11 × 303.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.99x = 205,152.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,152.06/489.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.69

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