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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.55, 730.37 and 466.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.55, 730.37 and 466.36 is: 695.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.55 : 730.37 = 466.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.55/730.37 = 466.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.55x = 730.37 × 466.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.55x = 340,615.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,615.35/489.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.77

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