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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.59, 734.44 and 200.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.59, 734.44 and 200.99 is: 301.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.59 : 734.44 = 200.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.59/734.44 = 200.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.59x = 734.44 × 200.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.59x = 147,610.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,610.92/489.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.50

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