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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.18, 733.71 and 305.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.18, 733.71 and 305.94 is: 458.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.18 : 733.71 = 305.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.18/733.71 = 305.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.18x = 733.71 × 305.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.18x = 224,471.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,471.24/489.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.87

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