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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.44, 734.16 and 429.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.44, 734.16 and 429.68 is: 644.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.44 : 734.16 = 429.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.44/734.16 = 429.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.44x = 734.16 × 429.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.44x = 315,453.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,453.87/489.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.52

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