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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.56, 734.40 and 215.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.56, 734.40 and 215.62 is: 323.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.56 : 734.40 = 215.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.56/734.40 = 215.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.56x = 734.40 × 215.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.56x = 158,351.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,351.33/489.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.46

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