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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.16, 733.44 and 386.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.16, 733.44 and 386.12 is: 578.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.16 : 733.44 = 386.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.16/733.44 = 386.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.16x = 733.44 × 386.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.16x = 283,195.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,195.85/489.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.94

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