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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.40, 734.62 and 273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.40, 734.62 and 273.16 is: 410.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.40 : 734.62 = 273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.40/734.62 = 273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.40x = 734.62 × 273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.40x = 200,668.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,668.80/489.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.03

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