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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.39, 732.96 and 283.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.39, 732.96 and 283.45 is: 424.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.39 : 732.96 = 283.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.39/732.96 = 283.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.39x = 732.96 × 283.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.39x = 207,752.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,752.43/489.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.52

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