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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.63, 733.38 and 284.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.63, 733.38 and 284.00 is: 425.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.63 : 733.38 = 284.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.63/733.38 = 284.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.63x = 733.38 × 284.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.63x = 208,276.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,276.25/489.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.37

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