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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.46, 732.84 and 342.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.46, 732.84 and 342.86 is: 513.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.46 : 732.84 = 342.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.46/732.84 = 342.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.46x = 732.84 × 342.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.46x = 251,261.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,261.52/489.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.34

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