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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.41, 733.28 and 296.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.41, 733.28 and 296.63 is: 444.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.41 : 733.28 = 296.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.41/733.28 = 296.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.41x = 733.28 × 296.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.41x = 217,512.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,512.85/489.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.44

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