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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.62, 733.71 and 273.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.62, 733.71 and 273.26 is: 409.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.62 : 733.71 = 273.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.62/733.71 = 273.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.62x = 733.71 × 273.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.62x = 200,493.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,493.59/489.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.49

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