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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.12, 734.04 and 272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.12, 734.04 and 272.94 is: 409.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.12 : 734.04 = 272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.12/734.04 = 272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.12x = 734.04 × 272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.12x = 200,348.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,348.88/489.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.61

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