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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.60, 733.62 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.60, 733.62 and 258.48 is: 387.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.60 : 733.62 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.60/733.62 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.60x = 733.62 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.60x = 189,626.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,626.10/489.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.31

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