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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.53, 734.31 and 212.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.53, 734.31 and 212.06 is: 318.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.53 : 734.31 = 212.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.53/734.31 = 212.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.53x = 734.31 × 212.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.53x = 155,719.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,719.61/489.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.10

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