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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.46, 733 and 258.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.46, 733 and 258.55 is: 387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.46 : 733 = 258.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.46/733 = 258.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.46x = 733 × 258.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.46x = 189,517.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,517.15/489.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.20

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