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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.08, 733.62 and 395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.08, 733.62 and 395.12 is: 592.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.08 : 733.62 = 395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.08/733.62 = 395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.08x = 733.62 × 395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.08x = 289,867.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,867.93/489.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.68

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