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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.38, 734.27 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.38, 734.27 and 297 is: 445.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.38 : 734.27 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.38/734.27 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.38x = 734.27 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.38x = 218,076.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,076.71/489.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.62

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