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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.32, 734.30 and 404.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.32, 734.30 and 404.84 is: 607.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.32 : 734.30 = 404.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.32/734.30 = 404.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.32x = 734.30 × 404.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.32x = 297,274.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,274.01/489.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.52

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