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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.33, 733.28 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.33, 733.28 and 315.72 is: 473.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.33 : 733.28 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.33/733.28 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.33x = 733.28 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.33x = 231,509.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,509.58/489.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.12

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