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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.47, 733.01 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.47, 733.01 and 258.54 is: 387.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.47 : 733.01 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.47/733.01 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.47x = 733.01 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.47x = 189,511.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,511.11/489.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.18

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