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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.07, 734.37 and 412.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.07, 734.37 and 412.63 is: 619.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.07 : 734.37 = 412.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.07/734.37 = 412.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.07x = 734.37 × 412.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.07x = 303,019.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,019.71/489.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.58

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