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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.13, 733.55 and 245.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.13, 733.55 and 245.59 is: 368.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.13 : 733.55 = 245.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.13/733.55 = 245.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.13x = 733.55 × 245.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.13x = 180,152.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,152.54/489.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.31

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