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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.38, 734.37 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.38, 734.37 and 284.04 is: 426.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.38 : 734.37 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.38/734.37 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.38x = 734.37 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.38x = 208,589.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,589.39/489.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.24

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