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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.60, 732.80 and 489.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.60, 732.80 and 489.60 is: 732.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.60 : 732.80 = 489.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.60/732.80 = 489.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.60x = 732.80 × 489.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.60x = 358,778.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,778.88/489.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.80

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