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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.04, 732.80 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.04, 732.80 and 245.04 is: 367.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.04 : 732.80 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.04/732.80 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.04x = 732.80 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.04x = 179,565.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,565.31/489.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.18

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