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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489, 733.77 and 283.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489, 733.77 and 283.97 is: 426.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489 : 733.77 = 283.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489/733.77 = 283.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489x = 733.77 × 283.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489x = 208,365.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,365.00/489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.10

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