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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.25, 732.42 and 283.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.25, 732.42 and 283.18 is: 423.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.25 : 732.42 = 283.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.25/732.42 = 283.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.25x = 732.42 × 283.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.25x = 207,406.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,406.70/489.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.93

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