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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.51, 733.86 and 462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.51, 733.86 and 462.24 is: 692.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.51 : 733.86 = 462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.51/733.86 = 462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.51x = 733.86 × 462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.51x = 339,219.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,219.45/489.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.98

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