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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.58, 734.11 and 215.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.58, 734.11 and 215.54 is: 323.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.58 : 734.11 = 215.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.58/734.11 = 215.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.58x = 734.11 × 215.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.58x = 158,228.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,228.61/489.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.19

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