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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.21, 734.03 and 283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.21, 734.03 and 283.88 is: 425.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.21 : 734.03 = 283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.21/734.03 = 283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.21x = 734.03 × 283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.21x = 208,371.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,371.35/489.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.93

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