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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.35, 734.03 and 298.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.35, 734.03 and 298.19 is: 447.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.35 : 734.03 = 298.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.35/734.03 = 298.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.35x = 734.03 × 298.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.35x = 218,875.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,875.24/489.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.28

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