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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.51, 734.45 and 245.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.51, 734.45 and 245.99 is: 369.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.51 : 734.45 = 245.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.51/734.45 = 245.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.51x = 734.45 × 245.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.51x = 180,667.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,667.96/489.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.08

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