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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.28, 734.06 and 435.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.28, 734.06 and 435.55 is: 653.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.28 : 734.06 = 435.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.28/734.06 = 435.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.28x = 734.06 × 435.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.28x = 319,719.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,719.83/489.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.45

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