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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.35, 734.71 and 324.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.35, 734.71 and 324.34 is: 486.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.35 : 734.71 = 324.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.35/734.71 = 324.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.35x = 734.71 × 324.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.35x = 238,293.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,293.19/489.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.96

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