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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489, 733.84 and 200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489, 733.84 and 200.44 is: 300.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489 : 733.84 = 200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489/733.84 = 200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489x = 733.84 × 200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489x = 147,090.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,090.89/489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.80

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