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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.43, 734.55 and 457.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.43, 734.55 and 457.44 is: 686.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.43 : 734.55 = 457.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.43/734.55 = 457.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.43x = 734.55 × 457.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.43x = 336,012.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,012.55/489.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.54

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