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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.24, 734.76 and 408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.24, 734.76 and 408.24 is: 613.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.24 : 734.76 = 408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.24/734.76 = 408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.24x = 734.76 × 408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.24x = 299,958.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,958.42/489.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.11

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