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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.38, 729.98 and 437.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.38, 729.98 and 437.54 is: 652.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.38 : 729.98 = 437.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.38/729.98 = 437.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.38x = 729.98 × 437.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.38x = 319,395.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,395.45/489.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.65

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