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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.53, 734.33 and 124.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.53, 734.33 and 124.33 is: 186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.53 : 734.33 = 124.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.53/734.33 = 124.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.53x = 734.33 × 124.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.53x = 91,296.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,296.79/489.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.50

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