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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.42, 734.10 and 211.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.42, 734.10 and 211.71 is: 317.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.42 : 734.10 = 211.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.42/734.10 = 211.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.42x = 734.10 × 211.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.42x = 155,416.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,416.31/489.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.55

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