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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.48, 734.38 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.48, 734.38 and 273 is: 409.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.48 : 734.38 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.48/734.38 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.48x = 734.38 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.48x = 200,485.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,485.74/489.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.59

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