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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.28, 732 and 411.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.28, 732 and 411.84 is: 616.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.28 : 732 = 411.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.28/732 = 411.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.28x = 732 × 411.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.28x = 301,466.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,466.88/489.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.14

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