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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.41, 732.90 and 408.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.41, 732.90 and 408.61 is: 611.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.41 : 732.90 = 408.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.41/732.90 = 408.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.41x = 732.90 × 408.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.41x = 299,470.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,470.27/489.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.90

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