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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.18, 733.41 and 421.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.18, 733.41 and 421.50 is: 631.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.18 : 733.41 = 421.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.18/733.41 = 421.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.18x = 733.41 × 421.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.18x = 309,132.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,132.32/489.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.94

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