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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.62, 733.84 and 254.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.62, 733.84 and 254.63 is: 381.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.62 : 733.84 = 254.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.62/733.84 = 254.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.62x = 733.84 × 254.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.62x = 186,857.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,857.68/489.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.64

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