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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.26, 734.34 and 284.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.26, 734.34 and 284.06 is: 426.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.26 : 734.34 = 284.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.26/734.34 = 284.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.26x = 734.34 × 284.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.26x = 208,596.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,596.62/489.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.35

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