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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.38, 734.45 and 294.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.38, 734.45 and 294.59 is: 442.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.38 : 734.45 = 294.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.38/734.45 = 294.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.38x = 734.45 × 294.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.38x = 216,361.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,361.99/489.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.12

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