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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.34, 734.19 and 391.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.34, 734.19 and 391.72 is: 587.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.34 : 734.19 = 391.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.34/734.19 = 391.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.34x = 734.19 × 391.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.34x = 287,596.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,596.91/489.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.72

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