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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489, 733.86 and 318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489, 733.86 and 318.36 is: 477.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489 : 733.86 = 318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489/733.86 = 318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489x = 733.86 × 318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489x = 233,631.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,631.67/489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.77

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