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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.61, 734.43 and 273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.61, 734.43 and 273.02 is: 409.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.61 : 734.43 = 273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.61/734.43 = 273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.61x = 734.43 × 273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.61x = 200,514.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,514.08/489.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.54

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