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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.54, 734.49 and 273.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.54, 734.49 and 273.27 is: 410.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.54 : 734.49 = 273.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.54/734.49 = 273.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.54x = 734.49 × 273.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.54x = 200,714.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,714.08/489.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.01

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