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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.15, 733.57 and 283.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.15, 733.57 and 283.82 is: 425.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.15 : 733.57 = 283.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.15/733.57 = 283.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.15x = 733.57 × 283.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.15x = 208,197.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,197.46/489.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.63

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