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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.03, 732.47 and 272.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.03, 732.47 and 272.13 is: 407.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.03 : 732.47 = 272.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.03/732.47 = 272.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.03x = 732.47 × 272.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.03x = 199,325.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,325.70/489.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.59

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