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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.46, 734.49 and 258.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.46, 734.49 and 258.51 is: 387.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.46 : 734.49 = 258.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.46/734.49 = 258.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.46x = 734.49 × 258.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.46x = 189,873.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,873.01/489.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.92

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