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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.56, 734.22 and 284.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.56, 734.22 and 284.36 is: 426.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.56 : 734.22 = 284.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.56/734.22 = 284.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.56x = 734.22 × 284.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.56x = 208,782.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,782.80/489.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.47

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