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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.39, 734.09 and 200.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.39, 734.09 and 200.63 is: 300.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.39 : 734.09 = 200.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.39/734.09 = 200.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.39x = 734.09 × 200.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.39x = 147,275.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,275.80/489.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.94

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