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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.47, 734.41 and 245.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.47, 734.41 and 245.87 is: 368.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.47 : 734.41 = 245.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.47/734.41 = 245.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.47x = 734.41 × 245.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.47x = 180,569.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,569.39/489.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.91

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