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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.62, 734.33 and 292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.62, 734.33 and 292.04 is: 438.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.62 : 734.33 = 292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.62/734.33 = 292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.62x = 734.33 × 292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.62x = 214,452.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,452.27/489.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.00

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