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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.39, 732.81 and 391.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.39, 732.81 and 391.44 is: 586.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.39 : 732.81 = 391.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.39/732.81 = 391.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.39x = 732.81 × 391.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.39x = 286,851.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,851.15/489.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.14

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