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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489, 731.67 and 305.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489, 731.67 and 305.54 is: 457.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489 : 731.67 = 305.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489/731.67 = 305.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489x = 731.67 × 305.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489x = 223,550.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,550.79/489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.16

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