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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.61, 734.34 and 215.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.61, 734.34 and 215.65 is: 323.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.61 : 734.34 = 215.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.61/734.34 = 215.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.61x = 734.34 × 215.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.61x = 158,360.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,360.42/489.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.44

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