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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.17, 733.25 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.17, 733.25 and 304.08 is: 455.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.17 : 733.25 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.17/733.25 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.17x = 733.25 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.17x = 222,965.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,965.14/489.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.80

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