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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.35, 734.01 and 200.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.35, 734.01 and 200.58 is: 300.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.35 : 734.01 = 200.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.35/734.01 = 200.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.35x = 734.01 × 200.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.35x = 147,227.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,227.73/489.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.87

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