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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.11, 733.83 and 460.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.11, 733.83 and 460.11 is: 690.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.11 : 733.83 = 460.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.11/733.83 = 460.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.11x = 733.83 × 460.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.11x = 337,643.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,643.55/489.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.33

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