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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.62, 735.33 and 403.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.62, 735.33 and 403.14 is: 605.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.62 : 735.33 = 403.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.62/735.33 = 403.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.62x = 735.33 × 403.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.62x = 296,440.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,440.94/489.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.46

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