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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.46, 734.19 and 245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.46, 734.19 and 245.74 is: 368.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.46 : 734.19 = 245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.46/734.19 = 245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.46x = 734.19 × 245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.46x = 180,419.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,419.85/489.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.61

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