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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.40, 734.74 and 297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.40, 734.74 and 297.40 is: 446.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.40 : 734.74 = 297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.40/734.74 = 297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.40x = 734.74 × 297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.40x = 218,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,511.68/489.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.49

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