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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.62, 734.43 and 273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.62, 734.43 and 273.08 is: 409.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.62 : 734.43 = 273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.62/734.43 = 273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.62x = 734.43 × 273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.62x = 200,558.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,558.14/489.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.62

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