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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.18, 733.76 and 460.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.18, 733.76 and 460.64 is: 690.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.18 : 733.76 = 460.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.18/733.76 = 460.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.18x = 733.76 × 460.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.18x = 338,002.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,002.19/489.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.96

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