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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.54, 734.44 and 273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.54, 734.44 and 273.28 is: 409.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.54 : 734.44 = 273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.54/734.44 = 273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.54x = 734.44 × 273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.54x = 200,707.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,707.76/489.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.99

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